Minimum-variance frontier
Graph of the lowest possible portfolio variance that is attainable for a given portfolio expected return. |
Similar financial terms
Minimum-variance portfolioThe portfolio of risky assets with lowest variance.
Markowitz efficient frontier
The graphical depiction of the Markowitz efficient set of portfolios representing the boundary of the set of feasible portfolios that have the maximum return for a given level of risk. Any portfolios above the frontier cannot be achieved. Any below the frontier are dominated by Markowitz efficient portfolios.
