Arbitrage Pricing Theory
Also written APT · Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT)
A multifactor alternative to CAPM developed by Stephen Ross, computing multiple betas measuring sensitivity to factors such as inflation, GNP growth and interest rate changes.
This one is not written up yet
The definition above is the short version. A full explanation — how it works, a worked example and the exam traps — is still being written. In the meantime the chapter below covers it in context.
Written up from the same chapter
- BetaHow sharply a share moves relative to the market index — beta 1 moves with the index, above 1 amplifies it, below 1 dampens it. The standard measure of systematic risk.
- Market riskThe risk of loss from movements in market prices — one named category in a manager's risk framework, alongside credit, liquidity and operational risk, and the one measured with VaR and stress tests.
Where this is taught
Free preparation for NISM Series XIX-C← All terms