Alpha and beta are two statistical measurements used in modern portfolio theory (MPT) to help investors determine the risk-return profile of an investment. Both are measures of past performance, and ...

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Alpha and beta are measures used by investors to classify the performance and risk of an investment security or portfolio. Beta is a measure of market risk, and alpha expresses whether the returns of ...

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Alpha and beta are two terms that get thrown around a lot in investing. They sound complicated, but they’re actually much simpler than they seem. Here’s what you need to know about alpha and beta in ...

Q: I've seen the terms "alpha" and "beta" used frequently in the financial news. What do they mean? These terms refer to two important investing concepts. In simple English, "alpha" refers to how well ...

Two terms often tossed around within the investing community are “alpha” and “beta.” While metrics such as price-to-earnings ratio and tangible book value per share are relatively self-explanatory, ...

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