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Active Return
The short answer
The difference between a portfolio's return and its benchmark return, reflecting the value added (or lost) by active investment decisions.
What is Active Return?
The difference between a portfolio's return and its benchmark return, reflecting the value added (or lost) by active investment decisions.
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