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Using the monthly return and standard deviation, of the S&P 500, 0.94% and 4.38% respectively, since monthly return is not random, the...

For an investment portfolio, we care about the probability the portfolio is above or below a desired value. For the S&P 500, which is...

Assets with a lower standard deviation, or volatility, have less variation in their return than assets with higher volatility. Below is...

The random variation of monthly or annual asset returns conform to a probability distribution known as the normal (Gaussian) distribution...

In general, there is a correlation between increasing risk and increasing return. In order to get a higher annualized return, you will...

Volatility is a statistical measure of the variability of returns in a given asset or index. Volatility of returns is extremely...

Passive portfolios rely on historical performance for their relative weighting of assets. To the extent that future returns match...

The 35 year bull market in bonds from 9/81 through 7/16 saw yields on the 10-year US treasury fall from 15.32% to 1.50%. The average...

Men and women with Bachelor's degrees earn more than those with just a high school diploma. People with Advanced degrees earn more than...

Most people work for companies looking to make a profit. These companies attempt to hire people that will help them achieve their goals....