All investors, be they private individuals, trustees or professionals are faced with an extraordinary range of options when it comes to building and maintaining a portfolio. At the point in time when the portfolio is created decisions have to be made as to what assets to include and in what proportion. This article provides the reader with an understanding of the foundations underpinning Modern Portfolio Theory that provides a framework within which to make sensible asset allocation decisions.
Michael DonadelliMichele CostolaIvan Gufler