active investment management

active investment management definition - business

active investment management

The management of an investment portfolio that involves active trading of securities in an attempt to produce above-average returns on a risk-adjusted basis. Active management is predicated on the belief that it is possible to beat the market averages consistently. Compare passive investment management.

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