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Discuss different methods to evaluate portfolio performance. What methods do you plan to use to evaluate how you managed your portfolio?

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Discuss different methods to evaluate portfolio performance. What methods do you plan to use to evaluate how you managed your portfolio?

The different methods to evaluate portfolio performance are
1. Jensen's Alpha - This is a excess return method and measures the difference in return generated by the portfolio as compared to the required return based on the beta of the portfolio. Using the CAPM equation, the required return is Rf +(Rm-Rf) ...

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