There are several ways of estimating beta. In fact, beta can be computed with daily, weekly, monthly or yearly returns. Additionally, the number of data points that can be used also varies. Some people may use 26, 52, 104 weeks, or 24, 36 or 60 months. After reading the Web Safari for chapter 6, discuss what type of beta would be suitable for different type of people.

Short-term investors?

Long-term investors?

Analysts?

Give your comments and share your experience with betas.