For those beginning their investment journey, below are some common definitions that can help to explain what Premium Portfolios offer and how they differ from user-created portfolios. 

Alpha (α): is a term used in investing to describe an investment strategy's ability to beat the market or its "edge." 

Thematic investing: uses research to identify companies relevant to a particular theme and then group them into lists, baskets, or funds you can invest in. In contrast to sector investing, themes can include investments that span many industries.

Quantitative investing: is the use of quantitative strategies to beat the market. It combines the expertise of analysts, statisticians, and developers to create mathematical models that ingest quantitative data from market feeds and other sources.

Fundamental Analysis: attempts to identify stocks offering strong growth potential at a good price by examining the underlying company's business, as well as conditions within its industry or in the broader economy.