Portfolios, correlation and allocation
Part of the Asset Management learning and recruiting path. Read the explanation and example, attempt the task, then open the self-check.
Know what to learn for your role.
From foundations to a work sample, with sources, tasks and self-checks.
Understand
Portfolio return weights asset returns. Risk also depends on how assets move together. Diversification does not remove all risks. Check weights, constraints and rebalancing rules.
Worked example
A 60% allocation returning 10% and 40% returning −5% yields 4% overall.
Examples and numbers are educational, not employer questions, live market data or hiring criteria.
Practise and keep your output
Build a three-asset portfolio with weight and liquidity constraints. Stress two assets falling together.
Keep inputs and sources, assumptions, steps, results and uncertainties in your own document. Attempt independently before checking below.
After attempting: answer and self-check
Weights sum to 100%. Weighted volatility alone is not full portfolio risk, and correlations need not stay constant under stress.
Official channels and further reading
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- BlackRock · Students and graduates ↗
Explore student programmes by region and function; this is not a confirmed Hong Kong opening.
- CFA Institute · Investment Foundations ↗
Investment topic reference; the certificate course may be paid. Our starter lessons are free.