Alpha refers to the excess return an investment earns above a benchmark index or market return. It’s a key measure of an investment manager’s ability to generate returns through skill, rather than just riding market trends. By contrast, beta measures how much an investment moves with the market (volatility).

It shows whether an investment manager is adding value beyond the market. Positive alpha suggests skilful decision-making. Negative alpha could suggest poor timing, asset selection, or too much risk.

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