This is a measure of price performance vs a benchmark.

If a trader makes 10% per annum and the index makes 7% the trader has an alpha of 3%.

Asset-backed securities.

These are securities backed by assets, like mortgages, which are claimable if the creditor defaults.

The annual audited full year accounts of a particular company along with statements from the Chairman and Chief Executive.

Poured over by analysts for any gems.