Define and Discuss Horizontal and Vertical Privity

question 52

Essay

Define and discuss horizontal and vertical privity. Explain the effect of the Code and the courts on the concept of privity of contract.

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Definitions:

Jensen's Measure

A performance evaluation measure that calculates the excess return a fund generates over its expected return, given its level of risk.

Risk-Free Return

The theoretical return on an investment with no risk of financial loss, often represented by the yield on government securities such as U.S. Treasury bonds.

Beta

A measure of a security's volatility in relation to the overall market; a beta greater than 1 indicates greater volatility than the market.

Bogey Portfolio

A benchmark portfolio against which the performance of an investment portfolio is measured, often used to assess the skill of portfolio managers.