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Old 02-21-2007, 05:51 PM   #13
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Re: Roth IRA, looking for advice

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Originally Posted by That Guy View Post
beta is the volatility compared to the S&P (which is always 1, lower is better).
Lower is better if you're pushing 45 and up. As the old saying goes, no risk, no reward.

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High-beta stocks are supposed to be riskier but provide a potential for higher returns; low-beta stocks pose less risk but also lower returns.
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