Customer Quote by Harry Markowitz
“To reduce risk it is necessary to avoid a portfolio whose securities are all highly correlated with each other. One hundred securities whose returns rise and fall in near unison afford little protection than the uncertain return of a single security.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Portfolio Selection, Harry Markowitz, 1952
Diversification works best when assets move independently; highly correlated assets offer little protection.
In simple terms: Diversify with assets that don’t move together.
Key Takeaway
Seek uncorrelated investments for risk reduction.
Themes
finance
risk management
diversification
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
financial
educational
When to use this quote
- investment strategy
- retirement planning
- asset allocation
Key Concepts
modern portfolio theory
correlation
Questions to Reflect On
- What assets in your portfolio are most correlated?
- How can you increase true diversification?
A Different Perspective
Finding truly uncorrelated assets can be difficult.
