What is a Zero Beta Portfolio?
A zero-beta portfolio is a portfolio built with zero systematic risk.
How Does a Zero Beta Portfolio Work?
The investments comprised in a zero-beta portfolio are chosen in such a way that the portfolio's value does not fluctuate as a result of market movements. In other words, a zero-beta portfolio eliminates systematic risk.
Why Does a Zero Beta Portfolio Matter?
The absence of systematic risk in a zero-beta portfolio effectively means that its return is the same as the risk-free rate. For this reason, the return on a zero-beta portfolio is low and, without exposure to market volatility, does not allow it to benefit from potential upswings in the value of the overall market.
- Create a retirement savings goal
- Design an investment plan to reach it.
- Get a professional money manager to continually monitor and rebalance your portfolio
Sound complicated? Don't stress. Vanguard's new robo advisor service can help you put all of this (and more!) on autopilot, all for an annual gross advisory fee of just 0.20%.
Click here to learn more about Vanguard's new Digital Advisor service.
