Case Summary
The risk of owning an investment is quantified by the variance of the returns on the asset. Volatility drag shows how the risk of an asset such as stock reduces the long-run return on the investment. By forming a portfolio of several assets, investors can trade lower returns for less volatility and obtain a higher long-run performance so long as they rebalance the portfolio.
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