Lesson 3 of 13 · 13:02
3) Market Trading Opportunity | SP500 Beta CPI PPI FOMC Fed | Aness Hussein Ali | Stocks to Buy Now
About this lesson
Original lesson notes from the instructor’s YouTube description.
What Is Market Risk & How to Stay Ahead
Market risk is the risk that impacts all investments - regardless of how great your stock pick is.
It’s the broad, systemic risk tied to the economy, interest rates, inflation, and global events.
You can’t avoid it completely, but you can understand it and manage exposure better.
One of the most important tools to measure market risk at the stock level is beta.
• Beta measures a stock’s sensitivity to the overall market (usually the S&P 500).
• A beta of 1 means the stock moves with the market.
• A beta above 1 means the stock is more volatile than the market.
• A beta below 1 means it’s less volatile — more defensive.
In the app, every stock includes its beta so you can gauge risk before entering a position.
But market risk is about more than just beta — it’s also driven by key macro events:
📅 CPI (Consumer Price Index): Measures inflation at the consumer level.
🏭 PPI (Producer Price Index): Measures inflation at the producer level.
🏦 FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee): Determines interest rates and monetary policy.
💼 Jobs reports, GDP releases, earnings seasons, and geopolitical news also play a huge role.
All these events can shake the market — even great stocks fall if the entire market panics.
That’s why the app includes a live event calendar so you know what’s coming and when to expect volatility.
We also give you access to our exclusive Market Calendar Yield feature — a tool that shows how the market has historically performed during specific weeks, months, and even days of the year.
This lets you:
• See if a certain time of year is historically bullish or bearish
• Spot seasonal trends and patterns
• Prepare for dips or rallies based on history, not emotions
With these tools — beta, event tracking, and historical yield patterns — you’ll be better equipped to navigate market risk.
Use them to stay informed, manage position sizes, and protect your capital during volatile times.
Your edge is knowledge, and we’re giving you everything you need!
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