RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Measuring Alpha Potential in the Market JF The Journal of Index Investing FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 40 OP 47 DO 10.3905/jii.2011.2.2.040 VO 2 IS 2 A1 Paul Bouchey A1 Mary Fjelstad A1 Hemambara Vadlamudi YR 2011 UL https://pm-research.com/content/2/2/40.abstract AB In this article, the authors formally define a measure of cross-sectional volatility, demonstrate potential uses for a set of indices that track this metric, and establish a strong, positive relationship between cross-sectional volatility and active manager dispersion.TOPICS: Passive strategies, volatility measures, manager selection, VAR and use of alternative risk measures of trading risk