A Tale of Two Returns:
Why Optimizing for Volatility Matters

Superior Risk Adjusted Returns

Over a five year period, Portfolio A turned a $100 investment into $171.30, while Stock B grew into $169.23.

On a risk-adjusted basis, Portfolio A performed significantly better. This is because Stock B’s annualized volatility (33.29%) was ~1.8x higher than Portfolio A (18.39%).

Why does this matter?

A risk-optimized portfolio doesn't chase growth or try to beat the market. It maximizes investment returns per unit of stress. Reducing volatility protects your ability to stay invested in the markets and achieve your long term goals.