by Harry Markowitz
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Start with the foundations, then use the reading focus to connect the paper to further study.
Understand the covariance structure of portfolio risk.
Read objectives, constraints and optimality conditions.
Construct allocations and examine sensitivity to estimated inputs.
Turn mathematical weights into feasible portfolio decisions.
Connect diversification, common risk factors, investor views, and the properties of a risk measure.
A related implementation of portfolio covariance and risk decomposition.
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