High Beta Index
An index composed of companies with high betas trading on the NYSE.
Investopedia Commentary
Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the market as a whole, and the high beta index takes account of those stocks considered to have higher volatilities.
Related Links
Beta: Gauging Price Fluctuations
Beta: Know the Risk
See also: Beta, CBOE Volatility Index, NYSE, Volatility, VXN