What does Beta represent in the Sector Bubble Chart?

What does Beta represent in the Sector Bubble Chart?

In the Sector Bubble Chart, Beta is used to represent the relative volatility of a sector compared to the broader market. It helps you understand how sensitive a sector is to market movements over the selected timeframe.

Beta is shown on the X-axis and is always linked to the same timeframe used for sector returns, ensuring a consistent view of risk versus performance.

How to interpret sector Beta

  • A sector with a higher Beta tends to move more than the market and is considered more volatile.
  • A sector with a lower Beta tends to move less than the market and is considered relatively stable.
  • When viewed alongside sector returns, Beta helps assess whether higher performance is coming with higher risk.

This makes the Sector Bubble Chart useful for identifying sectors that offer favourable risk–return characteristics over different timeframes.

What If?

If you are wondering...Here’s what you need to know
Is Beta customisable in the Sector Bubble Chart?No. Beta is fixed and automatically calculated for the selected timeframe.
Can I use a different volatility or risk metric instead of Beta?No. The sector view uses Beta to keep volatility comparison consistent across sectors.
Where can I apply different risk or performance metrics?You can use the regular Bubble Chart under Market Analytics for fully customisable risk and performance analysis.

Last updated: 14 Dec 2025