A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discusses the damage that the financial crisis has rendered to the theoretical foundations of modern finance.
In particular, modern portfolio theory has come under heavy scrutiny over the past couple of years as a result of its non-relevance as a risk management tool during the financial crisis.
This is a highly recommended article that effectively contrasts modern portfolio theory and alternative foundations such as asset liability management and lifecycle investing.
Source: Wall Street Journal
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