The returns of the stock that are correlated to the market are referred to as the beta , while the returns of the stock that are independent of the returns of the market are referred to as the alpha. A stock with a negative alpha, however, would be a stock to avoid because it is underperforming the market based on its own merits. 5 year subscription to Working Money. Free book selection. Limited time offer.
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