Calculating risk using beta-standard deviation of return


Question: Common stock A has an expected return of 10%, a standard deviation of future returns of 25%, and a beta of 1.25. Common stock B has an expected return of 12%, a standard deviation of future returns of 15%, and a beta of 1.50. Which stock is riskier?

Why is beta an important part of the equation?

Explain.

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