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Attribution Analysis: Definition and How It’s Used for Portfolios

By Itho February 24, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Attribution Analysis? Attribution analysis is a sophisticated method for evaluating the performance of a portfolio or fund manager. Also known as “return attribution” or “performance attribution,” it…

What Is a Bloomberg Terminal (BT)? Functions, Costs, and Inexpensive Alternatives

By Itho August 21, 2007

[ad_1] The Bloomberg Terminal has been the ultimate tool for professional traders and investors for decades. Coveted by those who either can't afford it or have a boss that won't…

Definition, Example, and How to Calculate With Formula

By Itho May 29, 2007

[ad_1] What Is an Error Term? An error term shows the difference between what a model predicts and what actually happens. It exists because models can’t capture every factor that…

Dispersion in Statistics: Understanding How It’s Used

By Itho July 5, 2005

[ad_1] What Is Dispersion? The field of statistics is used across every sector and industry to help people better understand, and predict, potential outcomes. In finance, investors often turn to…

Discretionary Account: Definition, Examples, Pros & Cons

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] By James Chen Updated December 15, 2020 Reviewed by Ebony Howard Investopedia / Candra Huff 7 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your Tax Refund Close What is a Discretionary Account?…

Understanding Returns, Calculation, and Ex-Ante Comparison

By Itho November 20, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Ex-Post? Ex-post, a word for actual returns, refers to things that happen or are analyzed after a certain event has occurred. Ex-post analysis examines past financial results…