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 ...

Beta is the 2nd letter in the Greek alphabet, and the financial world uses it to refer to the sensitivity of an asset’s price compared to a specific index or benchmark. Beta is also used as a measure ...

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Investors, whether beginner or seasoned professionals, all have a threshold for risk. Some prefer to play it safe and favor a low-risk investment plan while others are more advantageous with a “high ...