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Benchmark A benchmark is a standard against which the performance of a security, mutual fund or investment manager can be measured. Generally, broad market and market-segment stock and bond indexes are used for this purpose. Term Of The Day Selected By Russ Blahetka Managing Director Vestnomics Wealth Management, LLC Campbell, CA www.vestnomics.com

Breaking it Down: When evaluating the performance of any investment, it's important to compare it against an appropriate benchmark. In the financial field, there are dozens of... Read More