In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to optimize a two-asset portfolio at the optimum risk-to-return with finding the maximum Sharpe ratio. To achieve this, we will be working around the Sharpe ratios of two given assets, we will find the efficient frontier of these assets, and find where they intersect the best by utilizing the Markowitz Model.



Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

Instructor: Bekhruzbek Ochilov, MCSI, PAGRC
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What you'll 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 
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
- Project overview and importing the data (4 min) 
- Preparing data, calculating covariance and correlation (12 min) 
- Calculating Sharpe ratio for two-asset portfolio (10 min) 
- Graphing the results and discussing the outcomes (13 min) 
Recommended experience
Knowledge of risk-to-return metrics (Sharpe Ratio), standard distributions, Google Sheets (formulas such as IF, STDEV, VAR)
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- Skill-based, hands-on learning - Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks. 
- Expert guidance - Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface. 
- No downloads or installation required - Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace. 
- Available only on desktop - This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices. 
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Reviewed on Jun 7, 2020
Very informative things to enhance your knowledge and build your career in Finance
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2020
This guided course help me to understand about the two asset diversification portfolio
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2023
Easy and simple, gave me a useful insight to build a markowitz portfolio model on excel
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