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# Beta vs. Benchmark

Beta is the sensitivity of the primary asset to a given benchmark. Beta is calculated by measuring the regression slope coefficient between the returns of the primary asset and the returns of the benchmark. 

On the statistics page you can also see Beta vs Benchmark for the last three years and the last five years. 

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