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Exploiting Value From Volatility: The Beta Wizard Method

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For years, the best investment minds in the country have told you that it is impossible to time the market. Financial Advisors have preached buy-and-hold strategies as the best method to beat the market in the long run. In this very short investment guide, the Beta Wizard Method smashes the orthodoxy that the market cannot be timed, and shows you how to beat the S&P 500, your financial advisor, and your friends/family over the long term. The Beta Wizard Method starts with three truths about the S&P 500 has always been, and always will be, volatile.2)Mutual Funds are inherently more volatile than the S&P 500, due to less components3)Stocks are inherently more volatile than mutual funds because of less diversificationIf you believe in these three rules, The Beta Wizard Method will show you a way to beat the buy and hold method in almost any scenario.There are two main parts to the Beta Wizard the right basket of stocks2)Knowing when to buy, and sell, those stocks In this very short investment guide, you will learn how to build a portfolio, as well as when to buy/sell stocks most effectively to maximize your long-term portfolio gains for a lower-than-normal amount of risk.I wish you the best of luck in your investing journey. Enjoy!

28 pages, Paperback

Published January 28, 2019

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66 reviews4 followers
October 14, 2025
Exploiting Value From Volatility: The Beta Wizard Method by Todd Hagopian flips traditional investment wisdom on its head. While most advisors preach “buy and hold,” Hagopian confidently challenges that orthodoxy, and backs it up with sharp, practical insight.

In just a few concise pages, Hagopian cuts through financial jargon to deliver a simple but revolutionary truth: the market’s volatility isn’t your enemy, it’s your greatest opportunity. By understanding the natural differences in volatility between the S&P 500, mutual funds, and individual stocks, the Beta Wizard Method gives readers a clear, actionable path toward smarter investing and sustainable returns.

This isn’t another dense financial tome, it’s a razor-focused guide for those who are tired of playing defense in the markets. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, Hagopian’s approach will leave you thinking differently about timing, risk, and what it truly means to “beat the market.”

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could do better than the standard advice this book hands you the blueprint.
737 reviews9 followers
November 21, 2025
Exploiting Value From Volatility: The Beta Wizard Method is a concise, fast-moving investment guide that challenges long-standing market orthodoxy with refreshing boldness. In just 28 pages, Todd Hagopian breaks down the structural realities of volatility in the S&P 500, mutual funds, and individual stocks, arguing that contrary to what many advisors insist market timing is not only possible but potentially superior to but and hold approaches when executed with discipline.

Hagopian’s “Beta Wizard Method” centers on two principles: constructing the right basket of stocks and knowing precisely when to buy and sell them. The framework is expressed with clarity and confidence, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing nuance. Even seasoned investors will find themselves thinking differently about risk, timing, and how volatility can be harnessed rather than feared.

For readers looking for a compact, high impact strategy guide that rethinks conventional wisdom, this delivers both provocation and practical takeaways.
324 reviews10 followers
November 3, 2025
Todd Hagopian delivers a sharp, practical guide that redefines how we think about timing the market. Exploiting Value From Volatility is concise yet powerful, breaking down complex financial patterns into an approach that is both logical and empowering. Hagopian challenges conventional investment wisdom with clarity and precision, offering readers a clear framework for making strategic, confident decisions in a volatile market.

A compelling read for anyone seeking to elevate their financial strategy and gain control of their investment journey.
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