MF Wk 6 DS 1

Part 1: Beta

Visit the following web site or other websites:

Yahoo Finance

1.  Search for the beta of your company ( Cisco Information technologies)

2.  In addition, find the beta of 3 different companies within the same industry as your company ( Cisco Information technologies).

3.  Explain to your classmates what beta means and how it can be used for managerial and/or investment decision

4.  Why do you think the beta of your company ( Cisco Information technologies) and those of the 3 companies you found are different from each other? Provide as much information as you can and be specific.