Beta measures an investment's sensitivity to market movements. Beta of 1.0 means it moves with the market. Beta of 1.5 means it moves 50% more than the market (up and down). Beta of 0.5 means it moves half as much. VTI has a beta of 1.0 by definition. Bonds have a beta near 0.
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