Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model
Completed by Konstantinos Alexopoulos
March 21, 2026
2 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Calculate covariance and correlation of two assets
Calculate variance and Sharpe ratio for two-asset portfolio
Use Markowitz model to optimize for the highest Sharpe ratio in two-asset portfolio
Understand what the efficient frontier is and how it is applied in portfolio management
Skills you will gain
- Category: Portfolio Management
- Category: Financial Analysis
- Category: Equities
- Category: Portfolio Risk
- Category: Model Optimization
- Category: Finance
- Category: Risk Modeling
- Category: Investments
- Category: Asset Management
- Category: Financial Modeling
- Category: Correlation Analysis
- Category: Investment Management
