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Define Equilibrium as It Relates to Markets

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Define equilibrium as it relates to markets. Describe the process by which a market reaches a new equilibrium. Include an appropriate diagram.


Definitions:

Average Portfolio Standard Deviation

A measure of the volatility of all the assets in a portfolio, calculated as the square root of the variance of the portfolio's returns.

Coefficient of Correlation

A numerical metric evaluating the magnitude and orientation of a linear correlation between two variables, with values spanning from -1 to 1.

Capital Allocation Line

A graph showing risk-versus-return profiles of different portfolios, including the risk-free rate and a combination of risky assets, guiding optimal asset allocation.

Efficient Frontier

A concept in modern portfolio theory demonstrating the set of optimal portfolios offering the highest expected return for a given level of risk.

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