Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Global Dividend Growth Split's Beta is 1.2155.
Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Global Dividend Growth Split's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Global Dividend Growth Split Beta vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Global Dividend Growth Split's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Dividend Growth Split's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) has a Beta of 1.2155 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Global Dividend Growth Split and its competitors.
Is Global Dividend Growth Split's Beta too high?
Global Dividend Growth Split's current Beta is 1.2155. Overall, Global Dividend Growth Split has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Dividend Growth Split's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
Global Dividend Growth Split's Beta of 1.2155 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Global Dividend Growth Split and its competitors. Global Dividend Growth Split's current Beta is 1.2155. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Dividend Growth Split stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$10.57, compared to a current price of C$12.15 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.2155. Global Dividend Growth Split's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV), the current Beta is 1.2155 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Dividend Growth Split stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$12.15 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$10.57.
GuruFocus considers Global Dividend Growth Split to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:GDV:
Beta: 1.2155
GF Value™: C$10.57 vs. price of C$12.15 (14.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:GDV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Dividend Growth Split Corp is a mutual fund corporation established to provide holders of Preferred Shares with fixed, cumulative, preferential quarterly cash distributions and the return of the original issue price of the Preferred Shares at maturity. It also provides holders of Class A Shares with monthly non-cumulative cash distributions and the opportunity for growth in Net Asset Value per Class A Share through exposure to the portfolio. Its portfolio is invested across Asia, Europe, and North America, including Japan, France, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Canada, and the United States, with exposure to Industrials, Consumer Staples, Financials, Healthcare, Utilities, Materials, Consumer Discretionary, Energy, Information Technology, Communication Services, and Real Estate.
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