Key terms and concepts for informed investing
Key concepts every investor should know
A measure of investment performance on a risk-adjusted basis, representing the excess return of an investment relative to the return of a benchmark index.
View All A TermsA measure of the volatility of an investment compared to the market as a whole. A beta of 1 indicates the investment moves with the market.
View All B TermsThe strategy of spreading investments across various financial instruments, industries, and other categories to reduce exposure to any single asset or risk.
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A measure of investment performance on a risk-adjusted basis, representing the excess return of an investment relative to the return of a benchmark index.
The process of dividing investments among different kinds of assets (stocks, bonds, cash, etc.) to optimize the risk/reward tradeoff based on an individual's goals.
A measure of the volatility of an investment compared to the market as a whole. A beta of 1 indicates the investment moves with the market.
Stock of a large, well-established, and financially sound company that has operated for many years.
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