efficient frontier
[/ɪˈfɪʃənt ˈfrʌntɪər/]
nounpl: efficient frontiers
fronteira eficiente
1. In portfolio theory and finance, the set of optimal investment portfolios that offer the highest expected return for a given level of risk, or equivalently, the lowest risk for a given level of expected return
The efficient frontier represents all portfolios that maximize returns relative to risk.
A fronteira eficiente representa todos os portfólios que maximizam retornos em relação ao risco.
2. A curve on a risk-return graph that shows the best possible combination of risk and return achievable through diversification
Investors should select portfolios that lie on the efficient frontier rather than below it.
Os investidores devem selecionar portfólios que se encontram na fronteira eficiente e não abaixo dela.
This is a technical term originating from modern portfolio theory developed by Harry Markowitz. It is fundamental to finance education and professional investment management in both Brazil and the USA, used extensively in MBA programs, CFA certifications, and institutional investment strategies. The concept reflects the fundamental principle that investors seek optimal returns for acceptable risk levels.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the efficient frontier
move along the efficient frontier
beating the efficient frontier
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