Beta (finance) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2 Choice of benchmark; 3 Investing; 4 Academic theory; 5 Multiple beta model; 6 Estimation of . all risky assets, and so the rp terms in the formula are replaced by rm, the rate of return of the market. . is called the asset's alpha and \beta_a .
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What is the Difference Between Alpha and Beta in Investment?
We continue our weeklong series on investment risk by looking at alpha and beta . . By risk adjusted we mean an investment return should compensate for Beta . Yet the likely long-term return was the LOWEST in history, not the highest.
http://blog.arborinvestmentplanner.com/2012/01/what-is-alpha-and-beta-how-do-they-relate-to-investment-risk/

Investment terms explained - Current - The Pioneer Investments ...
Pioneer Investments homepage . Investment Terms Explained . The five technical risk ratios are as follows: alpha, beta, r-squared, standard deviation, and .
http://us.pioneerinvestments.com/share/newsletter/terms.jsp;jsessionid=633927E553837978B4DBBFD83820C502.atg02-prd-atg1

• Alpha – Definition and Other Information
  This model is used to adjust for the level of beta risk, so that riskier securities . Portable alpha is an investment management term which refers to the return of an .
  http://www.hedgefund-index.com/d_alpha.asp

• Alpha and Beta: The sorority sisters of stock market risk | Investing ...
  Jun 25, 2012 . These Greek terms are both used to determine an investment's . the stock market, you've probably come across the terms “alpha” and “beta”.
  http://www.goldengirlfinance.ca/articles/alpha-and-beta-the-sorority-sisters-of-stock-market-risk

Alpha/Beta Separation - Getting What You Pay For - IndexIQ
Every investment decision has an implication in Alpha and Beta terms. The decision to invest in a passive index is also a decision to aban- don any attempt at .
http://www.indexiq.com/docs/whitepapers/Alpha-Beta.pdf

Separating Alpha From Beta: Portable Alpha
However, a new development in the investing world - separation of alpha and beta - further complicates the choice between active and passive investing.
http://www.indexinvestor.com/Free/alphaBeta.php