   
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Introduced by Nobel Prize winner Harry Markowitz in the 1950s, modern portfolio theory proposes that investors may minimize market risk for an expected level of return by constructing a diversified portfolio. Modern portfolio theory emphasizes portfolio diversification over the selection of individual securities. A simplified version of modern portfolio theory is "Don't put your eggs in one basket". Modern portfolio theory established the concept of the "efficient frontier." An efficient portfolio, according to modern portfolio theory, is one that has the lowest risk for a given level of expected return. An underlying concept of modern portfolio theory is that greater risk is associated with higher expected returns. To construct a portfolio consistent with modern portfolio theory, investors must evaluate the correlation between asset classes as well as the risk/return characteristics of each asset. Modern portfolio theory offers a disciplined approach to investing that is still widely used today.
Rate this modern portfolio theory definition...
|
|
|
|
 |
Where is the market headed? The answer may surprise you. Find out
with the exclusive & Barron's recommended charts of Chart of the Day. |
|
Popular Terms: reverse mortgage, deferred revenue, 144a, current ratio, required rate of return, option premium, implied volatility, class C shares, ex-dividend, inflation, per diem, balance sheet, in escrow, cancelled check, margin rate, FICO score, stock split, 1035 exchange, average price per share, retained earnings, real GDP, 1031 exchange, Zero Cost Collar, ex-dividend date, 401a, LIBOR, open position, annual return, stock market close, deferred tax, minority interest, covered put, irrevocable trust, VIX, FTSE, liquidity ratio, wholly-owned subsidiary, APR, diluted share, limit order, command economy, debt service coverage, quality assurance, EBITDA, Key Rate Duration, phantom income, risk management, labor relations, dividends payable
|
|
| |
