Alpha and beta are two different parts of an equation that investors use to compare and predict returns.

Alpha and beta are opposite personality types. Here, experts weigh in on whether there always needs to be one each for a relationship to be healthy.

Separating a single portfolio into two portfolios -- an alpha portfolio and a beta portfolio -- affords an investor greater control over risk.

Alpha investing aims to beat the benchmark, while beta investing focuses on how volatile an asset is compared to the market.

Understanding the alpha and beta concepts is important for maximizing portfolio performance.

'Alpha’ tells investors how a security has historically performed vs. a benchmark while ‘beta’ shows volatility over time vs. the market. Learn more about their differences and uses.