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ESG glossary and definitions
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Absolute return: The total return of an asset, portfolio or fund over a given period of time OR an investment approach that attempts to achieve a return which is not benchmarked against an index.
A measure of fund performance that compares the return of a fund with that of its benchmark, taking account of the risk taken by the fund. Alpha is often considered to represent the value that a fund manager adds to or subtracts from a fund's return.
Investments outside of traditional asset classes of stocks and bonds. Alternatives include commodities, hedge funds, private equity and unlisted companies.