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Definition:
A coefficient which measures risk-adjusted performance, factoring in the risk due to the specific security, rather than the overall market. A high value for alpha implies that the stock or mutual fund has performed better than would have been expected given its beta (volatility).

Related Concepts:

Appraisal Ratio
Capital Asset Pricing Model
Risk-adjusted Performance
Sharpe Ratio
Standard Deviation
Volatility
 

Available Positions Related to Alpha:

Alternative Investments jobs

Asset & Investment Management jobs

 

Relevant Functional Areas:

Alternative Investments
Asset Management
Fund Accounting & Administration
Fund of Funds
Mutual Fund Management
Pension Fund Management
 

Related Job Titles:

Portfolio Manager
Quant Developer
Trader