MODERN PORTFOLIO THEORY - MPT
A theory on how risk-averse investors can formulate portfolios to maximize or optimize anticipated return according to a provided level of market risk, stressing the risk is part of higher reward. The theory was developed by American Economist and Nobel Laureate Harry Markovitz in 1950s.
Also known as portfolio theory, modern investment theory, or portfolio management theory.
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