CGFO Fin Adm

Alpha is the premium or loss that a manager adds or subtracts by active mgmt against select market index and risk free UST bills. 

comparing BBB bonds to AAA bonds adjusting for the risk adjusted performance. 

Beta measures how returns VARY as market moves up or down. 

Comparing against market. 

Fund or stock's risk in relation to the market. Use mkt index S&P DOW T-bills Morningstar Bloomberg

Public Employee Retirement System

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Gen CAFR is signed by CFO.  PERS CAFR is signed by Financial Advisor. 

% rate of return paid on a stock in form of dividends

The graphic depiction of relationship between the yield on bonds of the same credit quality but different maturities.