Risk
What is beta in stocks?
Beta roughly measures how much a stock moves versus the market. Higher beta usually means bigger swings - up and down.
How StockIT helps you practice this
High-impact sectors move harder on news - your 'beta' feel. Compare IT shocks to Utilities calm.
In-game tip: “Beta Coefficient” — Stocks that move more than the market are riskier but can pay more.
Try it with play money
- Open StockIT and tap GEN to refresh the market.
- Read the event and compare it with this idea.
- Choose Buy, Sell, or Wait using play money only.
- Review your portfolio bars and what changed.