The Rationality of Asset Allocation Recommendations
Posted: 2 May 2000
Abstract
The popular finance literature describes the asset allocation decision as one of the most important factors in determining investment performance. This article reviews the implications of modern portfolio theory for the asset allocation decision and then examines the recommendations of some leading financial experts to see if they are consistent with theory.
JEL Classification: G12
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Elton, Edwin J. and Gruber, Martin J., The Rationality of Asset Allocation Recommendations. Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, March 2000, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=204631
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