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Alpha
Measures the difference between a fund's actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk (as measured by its beta). A positive alpha figure indicates that a fund has performed better than its beta would predict. Alternatively, a negative alpha figure indicates that a fund has under-performed, given the expectations established by the fund's beta. A high alpha is generally considered to be an indication of good, active management.
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- Category: Funds
- Company: Merrill Lynch
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