Definition

Alpha

noun AL-fuh

When used as an indication of active return on an investment, it measures the asset price against the overall market movement. The excess return of investment relative to the return of the market is the investment's alpha.

When used to indicate software status, it refers to the very first version or the basic software of a project.

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The fund generated alpha by outperforming its crypto market benchmark.

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