Barron,
Alot of the readers here are new to these terms. You might want to consider defining them as you go along, so what you write can be followed by anyone reading your more useful posts:
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http://www.iijournals.com/JPM/DEFAUL...amp;SID=319926
The author divides the asset allocation decision into two asset classes: beta drivers and alpha drivers. Beta drivers, which provide broad economic exposure to the financial markets, are established by the strategic asset allocation decision. Alpha drivers are designed to provide added return beyond the return offered through passive exposure to the financial markets.
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