Lowest Beta in the Tobacco Industry Detected in Shares of Reynolds American (RAI, VGR, MO, LO, UVV)
Written on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 9:25am By Shiri Gupta
Below are the three companies in the Tobacco industry with the lowest betas. Lower-beta stocks mean minimal volatility and are therefore generally considered to be a less risk and offer more stable returns.
Reynolds American ranks lowest with a a beta of 0.5. Vector Group is next with a a beta of 0.6. Altria Group ranks third lowest with a a beta of 0.6.
Lorillard follows with a a beta of 0.6, and Universal rounds out the bottom five with a a beta of 0.7.
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