NEW YORK TheStreet -- Are you a risk taker? If it's above 1, then the stock is 'riskier than the market,' and if it's below 1, then it's 'less risky,'" according to Jonas Elmerraji, a senior market analyst at Agora Financial in Baltimore and a contributor to TheStreet. These stocks "don't go up as much in a bull market, but they also don't tend to fall off in a bear market," said Matthew Coffina, editor of Morningstar's MORN StockInvestor newsletter.

But investing in volatile stocks is a lot like riding a roller coaster. When the market is on a roll, taking on more risk in your portfolio can reap big rewards -- but will you have the stomach to deal with potential losses in those investments if the market turns south? The low volatility means "investors can feel more comfortable owning a portfolio with a higher average beta because those stocks aren't swinging as much," Elmerraji wrote in an email.

So which stocks with so-called high beta measurements are also good buys right now? The stocks in this list were chosen through TheStreet Ratings, TheStreet's proprietary ratings tool. They are also all high-growth stocks, according to the tool. TheStreet Ratings projects a stock's total return potential over a month period including both price appreciation and dividends. Based on 32 major data points, TheStreet Ratings uses a quantitative approach to rating over 4, stocks to predict return potential for the next year.

The model is both objective, using elements such as volatility of past operating revenue, financial strength, and company cash flows; and subjective, including expected equities market returns, future interest rates, implied industry outlook and forecasted company earnings.

Buying a Russell stock that TheStreet Ratings rated a buy yielded a 9. Here are 13 high-beta stocks that are buys. Be sure to also check out these high-beta stocks to avoid. Year-to-date return percentages are based on Feb. MMS data by YCharts Maximus provides business process services to government health and human services agencies in the U.

The company operates through two segments, health services and human services. According to TheStreet Rating team, "We rate Maximus MMS a bUY. This is based on the convergence of positive investment measures, which should help this stock outperform the majority of stocks that we rate.

The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income, good cash flow from operations and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins. This manufacturer of air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems has strong fundamentals and plenty of upside remaining.

Trade-Ideas LLC identified AAON AAON as a strong and under the radar candidate. But while volatility has been low, there's no guarantee it will stay there. The revenue growth greatly exceeded the industry average of Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by Growth in the company's revenue appears to have helped boost the earnings per share. Maximus has improved earnings per share by The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past two years.

We feel that this trend should continue. The net income increased by In addition, Maximus has also vastly surpassed the industry average cash flow growth rate of Powered by its strong earnings growth of We feel that the stock's sharp appreciation over the last year has driven it to a price level which is now somewhat expensive compared to the rest of its industry.

The other strengths this company shows, however, justify the higher price levels. You can view the full analysis from the report here: MMS Ratings Report ","isFirstPage": Pebblebrook Hotel Trust PEB Market Cap: The company acquires and invests primarily in hotel properties located in the U. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income, good cash flow from operations and solid stock price performance.

The revenue growth came in higher than the industry average of 0. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust reported significant earnings per share improvement in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago.

During the past fiscal year, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust increased its bottom line by earning 32 cents versus 13 cents in the prior year. Net operating cash flow has significantly increased by In addition, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has also vastly surpassed the industry average cash flow growth rate of Looking ahead, the stock's sharp rise over the last year has already helped drive it to a level which is relatively expensive compared to the rest of its industry.

We feel, however, that other strengths this company displays justify these higher price levels. The company operates in two segments: The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share, compelling growth in net income and reasonable valuation levels.

We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow. JCOM's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, JCOM should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.

J2 Global reported significant earnings per share improvement in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago.

The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past year. JCOM Ratings Report ","isFirstPage": Chesapeake Lodging Trust CHSP Industry: Financial Services Market Cap: The company focuses on investments primarily in upper-upscale hotels in major business and convention markets and premium select-service hotels in urban settings or unique locations in the U.

The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income and reasonable valuation levels. CHSP's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 0. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 6. Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, CHSP should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.

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United Bankshares UBSI Market Cap: The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, expanding profit margins, growth in earnings per share, compelling growth in net income and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity. The revenue growth greatly exceeded the industry average of 4.

This growth in revenue appears to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, improving the earnings per share. It has increased from the same quarter the previous year. Along with this, the net profit margin of Investors have apparently begun to recognize positive factors similar to those we have mentioned in this report, including earnings growth.

This has helped drive up the company's shares by a sharp UBSI Ratings Report ","isFirstPage": It operates in two segments: The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance, reasonable valuation levels, expanding profit margins and growth in earnings per share. MDP's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 7. Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, MDP should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.

Regardless of the strong results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of 9. This company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently. But, we feel it is poised for EPS growth in the coming year. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share, increase in net income and good cash flow from operations. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we feel they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results.

SSNC's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 8.

Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, SSNC should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.

SSNC Ratings Report ","isFirstPage": Smith manufactures and sells water heaters and boilers to the residential and commercial end markets primarily in the U. Canada, China, Europe, India and the Middle East. North America and Rest of World. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth and compelling growth in net income.

Although no company is perfect, currently we do not see any significant weaknesses which are likely to detract from the generally positive outlook.

AOS's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 2. AOS's debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0. To add to this, AOS has a quick ratio of 1. Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, AOS should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.

During the past fiscal year, A. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share and increase in net income. The revenue growth came in higher than the industry average of 2. AAON has no debt to speak of therefore resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a relatively favorable sign.

To add to this, AAON has a quick ratio of 1. Turning our attention to the future direction of the stock, it goes without saying that even the best stocks can fall in an overall down market.

However, in any other environment, this stock still has good upside potential despite the fact that it has already risen in the past year. AAON Ratings Report ","isFirstPage": Apogee Enterprises APOG Industry: The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth and compelling growth in net income.

APOG's debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0. Along with the favorable debt-to-equity ratio, the company maintains an adequate quick ratio of 1. Turning to the future, naturally, any stock can fall in a major bear market.

However, in almost any other environment, the stock should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed nice gains in the past year. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share and expanding profit margins.

DLX's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 3. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 7. The debt-to-equity ratio is somewhat low, currently at 0.

Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, DLX should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year. Regardless of DLX's high profit margin, it has managed to decrease from the same period last year. Despite the mixed results of the gross profit margin, DLX's net profit margin of The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance, good cash flow from operations, growth in earnings per share and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures.

GK's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 3. Although the company had a strong debt-to-equity ratio, its quick ratio of 0. Pacwest Bancorp PACW Market Cap: It accepts demand, money market and time deposits. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income, solid stock price performance and expanding profit margins.

PACW's very impressive revenue growth greatly exceeded the industry average of 4.

Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues leaped by Compared to where it was a year ago today, the stock is now trading at a higher level, reflecting both the market's overall trend during that period and the fact that the company's earnings growth has been robust.

Looking ahead, the stock's rise over the last year has already helped drive it to a level which is relatively expensive compared to the rest of its industry.

We feel, however, that the other strengths this company displays justify these higher price levels. Regardless of PACW's high profit margin, it has managed to decrease from the same period last year. Despite the mixed results of the gross profit margin, PACW's net profit margin of PACW Ratings Report ","isFirstPage": Bank of America and More","url": Action Alerts PLUS is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.

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