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Efficient Frontier

Portfolio theory curve of max expected return for a given risk

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Efficient Frontier

Portfolio theory curve of max expected return for a given risk

Definition

Efficient frontier represents optimal portfolios that maximize expected return for a given risk level (or minimize risk for a given return). Portfolios below the frontier are suboptimal. Modern Portfolio Theory uses this concept for asset allocation.

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