If you need a higher return than that, then you'll need to consider a higher volatility portfolio. (maximizeyourmoney.com)
For the low - volatility index we measure performance and relative valuation by comparing the low - volatility portfolio with the cap - weighted stock market. (researchaffiliates.com)
One prominent example of this is the construction of ranking - based, low volatility equity strategies where realized volatility is used to form low volatility portfolios. (indexologyblog.com)