This Stock Goes Up When the Market Goes Down

This Stock Goes Up When the Market Goes Down

Key PointsSmithfield Foods is one of the largest producers of packaged meats. The company has been around since 1936 but just went public, again, in 2025. The stock is up 31% year to date. 10 stocks we like better than Smithfield Foods › Beta is the measure of a stock's volatility. Stocks with high beta, over 1.0, means the stock is more volatile than the broader market. Stocks with low beta, below 1.0, means they are less volatile and have smal…