Definition of alpha

Alpha

Investment returns in excess of the market or a fund's benchmark.

Break down the jargon barrier further with our Introduction to Companies, Funding & the Capital Markets – Essentials Online Course (This course covers the basics of financial markets and instruments; how the capital markets work and the role of key participants; how companies access the capital markets and what it means to be a listed company.)

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Develop your knowledge in your own time and at your own pace with our unique online learning experience. Learn in bite-sized chunks - our short courses include videos, quizzes and plenty of interactivity to keep you interested & alert. You can use any device, even your smartphone. Try our demo.

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If you prefer face-to-face, our virtual workshops are held in small groups and replicate a classroom environment with discussions and interactions via case studies, quizzes, breakout groups and more.

FinanceTalking Ltd

A Leading provider in financial training for non-financial people, corporate communications, financial PR and Investor Relations.

We've spent years developing practical, interesting, engaging ways for people to learn - and have developed multiple ways to make the learning stick. Most importantly, people leave our courses with the tools in place to use what they have learnt back at work - and make a difference.

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