Markowitz model

[MAR-ko-witz MOD-el]
nounpl: Markowitz models
modelo de Markowitz
1. A mathematical framework for constructing an investment portfolio that maximizes expected return for a given level of risk, or minimizes risk for a given level of expected return, based on the correlation between assets.
The Markowitz model revolutionized portfolio management by introducing the concept of efficient frontiers.
O modelo de Markowitz revolucionou a gestão de carteiras ao introduzir o conceito de fronteiras eficientes.
2. A foundational theory in modern portfolio theory (MPT) developed by Harry Markowitz in 1952, which uses variance and covariance of asset returns to optimize portfolio allocation.
Investment advisors use the Markowitz model to diversify client portfolios and reduce unsystematic risk.
Consultores de investimento utilizam o modelo de Markowitz para diversificar carteiras de clientes e reduzir risco não sistemático.
The Markowitz model is fundamental to modern finance education in both Brazil and the USA. It was developed in 1952 and earned Harry Markowitz the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1990. In Brazilian financial institutions and universities, it remains a cornerstone of investment theory and portfolio management education. The model is particularly relevant in contexts where institutional investors and wealth managers discuss asset allocation strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
modern portfolio theoryMPTefficient frontier modelportfolio optimization modelmean-variance model

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modelo de Markowitz
Standard term used in finance education and professional practice
São Paulo
modelo de Markowitz
Widely used in financial centers and investment banks
Portugal
modelo de Markowitz
Used in academic and financial contexts, same as Brazilian Portuguese
USA
Markowitz model
Named after Nobel Prize winner Harry Markowitz; commonly abbreviated as MPT

Related Words

efficient frontierportfolio diversificationrisk-return tradeoffcorrelation coefficientvariancecovarianceasset allocationmean-variance optimization

Related Idioms & Phrases

efficient frontier
risk-return tradeoff
diversification strategy
portfolio optimization
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