Options: definition, types, and use
Options are derivative instruments that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying […]
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Call option: meaning, characteristics and use
A call option is a futures contract that gives the buyer the right to buy an underlying asset, such as
European options: characteristics, operation and limitations
An European option is a type of financial contract that allows the holder to exercise its right only on a
American options: characteristics and when it pays to exercise them
The American option represents a type of financial contract that offers the holder the opportunity to exercise his or her
Benchmark: How to evaluate the performance of a portfolio
What is a benchmark and why is it important for investing A benchmark is a key tool for evaluating the
Modigliani index: a measure of risk-adjusted performance
The Modigliani index is a fundamental tool in finance for evaluating the performance of a portfolio relative to a benchmark,
Sortino index: how to evaluate the returns of a portfolio
What is the Sortino index The Sortino index is a measure of financial performance that takes into account the specific
Sharpe’s index: a measure of risk-adjusted performance
Definition of the Sharpe’s Index Sharpe’s index is a crucial tool in analyzing the performance of a portfolio because it
Treynor Index: measuring performance per unit of systematic risk
What is the Treynor Index TheTreynor Index is an important performance measure used in finance to evaluate investment portfolios. This
Beta (finance)(β): how to measure systematic risk
Beta (β) is one of the key indicators in the investment industry because it provides insight into the systematic risk
Jensen’s alpha (α): a tool for measuring investment performance
What is Jensen’s alpha Jensen’s alpha is a key indicator for measuring the “risk-adjusted” performance of an investment fund or
Systematic Risk: How the Market Influences Investments
Systematic risk represents the risk associated with the overall market’s performance and affects all investors, regardless of how diversified their