alphas

A measure of an investment's performance relative to a benchmark.

"Fund managers aim for positive alphas."

The first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α).

"Students learned to write the alphas."

Dominant individuals within a social group, often leading others.

"The pack's alphas maintained order."

Positively charged particles, identical to helium nuclei, from radioactive decay.

"Scientists studied the emitted alphas."

Early, unstable versions of software or products for testing.

"The developers released several alphas."