03 Nov 2025 | 5 Mins Read

High-beta stocks ride extreme market fluctuations

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High beta stocks outperformed low beta stocks in the BSE 500 index over the past year, with 49% (130 stocks) of high beta stocks delivering gains up to 99% compared to 46% (102 stocks) in the low beta category. The top 10 gainers among high beta stocks included Laurus Labs with 99% returns, while the most stable stock was CCL Products with a 1-year beta of 0.574.