Modern Portfolio Theory
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Definition
Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) was introduced by Markowitz (1952) as an extension of Expected Utility Theory as an application to the analysis of investment portfolios
The theory posits risk-averse individuals constructing a Diversified Portfolio that maximizes the individual's utility by maximizing financial portfolio returns for a given level of Risk.
