The Absolute Value of a Number Is the

question 40

Multiple Choice

The absolute value of a number is the

• A)measure of how much the number is worth.
• B)size of a number only when it is a positive number.
• C)size of a number only when it is a negative number.
• D)size of a number,regardless of whether it is positive or negative.

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Definitions:

Alpha Coefficient

A measure of the performance on a risk-adjusted basis of an investment portfolio, indicating excess return over the benchmark.

Beta Coefficient

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

Nonsystematic Variance

The variability in a security's or a portfolio's returns that is not related to overall market movements.

Market Index

A method or metric to measure the performance of a group of stocks, representing a particular market or sector, to give investors a snapshot of its overall health.