A beta reader is an unpaid person who examines a piece of fiction for errors and provides feedback on characterization and storyline. They are valuable to authors in improving the quality of their work before professional review. The term is borrowed from the software industry, and many websites provide directories of betas. Authors who use […]
Beta-oxidation breaks down fatty acids into acetyl-CoA for energy. Malonyl-CoA regulates the process by controlling the transport of fatty acyl-CoA into the mitochondria. Four reactions repeat until the final products are two molecules of acetyl-CoA. Unsaturated fatty acids require an additional step to convert the double bond from cis to trans. Beta-oxidation is a metabolic […]
Beta coefficient measures an asset’s risk and return relative to the market, used in CAPM and regression analysis. A beta of 1.0 means the asset moves in line with the market, while a beta above 1.0 is riskier and below 1.0 is less risky. Negative beta assets are less sensitive to systematic risk and can […]
Alternative beta is a type of investment strategy that exposes investors to different market risks than traditional beta or alpha strategies. It involves choosing different markets to place investments, such as emerging international markets or art and ancient wines. Some analysts believe that the alleged alpha of hedge fund investing is actually a type of […]
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