Jensen's Alpha · α = R_p − [R_f + β·(R_m − R_f)]
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α
Beat
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Security Market Line (CAPM)
α (positive — above SML)
α (negative — below SML)
Market portfolio (β = 1)
Risk-free anchor R_f
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