What Is Modern Portfolio Theory? – Forbes Advisor
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Modern portfolio theory helps investors determine the optimal risk to take on for any desired level of returns.
If given a choice, most people would opt for the least risky way to achieve their financial goals. Using modern portfolio theory, investors can build portfolios that maximize return for a given level of risk or minimize risk for a desired level of return. Since its introduction by Henry Markowitz in 1952, modern portfolio theory […]
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Modern Portfolio Theory
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