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What Are Alpha Investments? Definition, Benefits & Examples

By Benjamin LockeUpdated Feb 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM

Key Points

  • Alpha is the additional investment return above market averages.
  • Most actively managed funds underperform passively managed strategies in the long run.
  • Hedge funds and specialized equity strategies can be high-alpha investments, but they also come with high risk.

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