The Billion Dollar Blindspot

The Billion Dollar Blindspot

Navigating the 60/40 portfolio in 2024

What does 2024 hold for the traditional 60/40 portfolio?

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Maryann
Dec 31, 2023
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One of my favourite lessons in Business School was on Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT). The MPT introduced by Harry Markowitz, starts from the premise that investors should maximize returns while staying within their comfort zone of risk. The crux of this approach lies in constructing an investment mix that combines both …

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