The systematic risk of Companies Listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange - The beta of stocks listed on the Ghana stock Exchange

The Beta of a stock is an index which measures its volatility relative to the market rate of return (Systematic risk). The beta of a stock is a critical component in not just valuing a stock but a company as well. Beta gives investors a fair idea of the risk associated with a particular security relative to the market, as such, enables them make informed decisions. Arguably, the absence of valid beta data of companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has partially contributed to the unattractiveness of the stock market as both local and foreign investors are not well informed about the risk of particular stocks. Thus, this research, seeks to provide investors and academicians with valid beta data.

About the author

A couple of months ago I made it my personal objective to have a deeper understanding of the equity market in Ghana and I am glad that a year of intense research paid great dividend in the form of this book.

Product details

• Authors: Karl Ocran
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2010
• EAN: 9783843379069
• ISBN: 978-3-8433-7906-9
• No. of pages: 92
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Money, bank, stock market; Social sciences, law, business > Business