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Tag "Modern Portfolio Theory"
You won’t believe some of the articles that appeared this week – and supposedly high end publications!
Would there still be a “Modern Portfolio Theory” if the volatility of bonds today existed 50 years ago?
The two conducted simulations and discovered they can fully explain the Equity Premium Puzzle if investors look at their portfolios on an annual basis. Hereās how it works.
Again, it comes down to a question of needs, costs and personal preferences. Whatās more important: Avoiding bankruptcy and sharing control or increasing long-term profits and retaining control?
Whether or not you agree with the evolution of Modern Portfolio Theory, you cannot deny the “risk-return trade-off” has become the common sense soundbite of the century for the world of investors.
With the decline of Modern Portfolio Theory as the default operative model, sophisticated investors seek the Holy Grail ā the theoretical basis for determining when active will beat passive and when passive will be active. Has it now been found?
Want to know when Active Beats Passive? A Journal of Investing study may just have the answer.
Worried while Washington fiddles? These three vital questions might just help you determine if today’s DOL ruling will increase your personal fiduciary liability.
Fiduciary News Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 5/20/11
This week features more bad news from Washington for fiduciary fans, the surprising return of the investment debate, the overly simplistic matter of fees and continued dour forebodings regarding pension plans.