For Each Historical Identification Question, Define the Term and Briefly

question 73

Essay

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
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Definitions:

Portfolio Beta

A measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole.

Index Model

A statistical model to represent the returns of a security or a portfolio as a function of the returns of the market as a whole, along with random error.

Market Return

The overall return generated by the stock market or a specific segment of the market, over a given period.

Residual

The amount remaining after the major part or parts have been accounted for; in finance, often refers to the remainder left after specific calculations, such as dividends from a corporation after major expenses are paid.