In a Short Essay,discuss the Characteristics of an Analytical Model

question 81

Essay

In a short essay,discuss the characteristics of an analytical model and list and discuss the three most common forms of this model.

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Definitions:

Well-Diversified Portfolio

A collection of investments that spread out risk by incorporating a wide variety of assets, thereby minimizing the impact of any single asset's performance on the overall portfolio.

Fama and French

Two economists known for their research on the factors that influence stock returns, notably the three-factor model which includes market risk, size, and value factors in explaining stock returns.

Multifactor Model

A financial model that evaluates securities by considering multiple economic and financial factors to explain asset prices and predict investment returns.

Market Index

A statistical measure that tracks the performance of a specific basket of stocks representing a particular market or sector.