AppliedMultiple choice
What does the Black–Litterman model do?
- AIt replaces expected returns with historical averages to avoid using any views
- BBlends equilibrium returns with the investor’s views, by confidence
- CIt sets every asset’s weight equal to its market-capitalisation weight
- DIt forecasts volatility, leaving expected returns unchanged
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