Adding an Asset to a Portfolio – Improving the Minimum Variance Frontier

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We can use the Sharpe Ratio to determine if adding an asset creates a better (higher) minimum variance frontier.

The Sharpe ratio is calculated using the following formula:

Sharpe Ratio = (E(Rasset) – RF)/σasset

Calculate the Sharpe ratio for the current portfolio and then calculate the Sharpe ratio after adding the new asset.

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