Diversification
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Within the framework of modern portfolio theory (MPT), the term Markowitz diversification can mean
combining securities with less-than-perfect positive correlation in order to reduce risk in the portfolio without sacrificing any of the portfolio’s expected return.[1]
This approach to diversification was introduced by Harry M. Markowitz in his ground-breaking 1952 paper, Portfolio Selection.[2]
The rationale behind this technique contends that a portfolio constructed of different kinds of investments will, on average, yield higher returns and pose a lower risk than any individual investment found within the portfolio.[3]
References
- ↑ Francis, Jack Clark; Kim, Dongcheol (213). "Modern Portfolio Theory". "John Wiley & Sons, Inc.". p. 120. ISBN 9781118417201.
- ↑ Markowitz, H.M. (March 1952). "Portfolio Selection". pp. 77–91. https://www.jstor.org/stable/2975974?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents.
- ↑ Diversification Definition | Investopedia. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
Further reading
- Bogleheads® forum topic: What Experts Say About "Asset-Allocation & Diversification"
- Bogleheads® forum topic: "When It Comes to Diversification, Don't Be Naive"