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Portfolio Construction and Investment
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Portfolio construction is a critical component of the investment management process. The theory and practice of constructing portfolios has evolved considerably since the 1950s when Harry Markowitz introduced Modern Portfolio Theory. On this page, we explore the latest trends in portfolio construction encompassing both fundamental and systematic investment strategies. Asset allocation, diversification, benchmarking, investment risk, and new tools and asset classes are among the core subjects.
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David Blanchett, CFA: The Role of Commodities in Portfolio Allocation
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Simonian: Factor Strategies Belong in Your Completion Portfolio Toolkit
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Why Your Portfolio Should Include Scarce Assets
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Factor-Mimicking Portfolios for Climate Risk
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Empirical Evidence on the Stock–Bond Correlation
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Conversations with Frank Fabozzi, CFA, Featuring Sébastien Page, CFA
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Edward McQuarrie: Rethinking Portfolio Theory
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