"Smart beta" is gaining currency as a shorthand to refer to certain investments that seek to deliver market-beating returns using alternative methods. But what specifically does this term really mean, and more importantly, how can you benefit from smart beta? In the accompanying slideshow, we define and explain this increasingly popular concept among investors.
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