The required inputs for the efficient frontier include the portfolio assets and expected annual returns, along
with volatility expectations when historical volatility is not used.
Not exact matches
«Even though payrolls came in pretty much in line
with expectations, it's encouraging to see this type of growth in the face of geopolitical tensions, trade negotiations, and pronounced market
volatility.
Actual results, including
with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders
with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated
with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or
expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated
with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements
with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price
volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products
with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated
with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated
with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed
with the SEC.
His
expectation is that the overall
volatility of a portfolio 30 percent in short - term bonds and 70 percent in stocks is going to be on par
with one that is 40 percent invested in a fund tracking the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate index and 60 percent in stocks.
Yet
volatility is still below its long - term average, and the low -
volatility climate of the past few years is incompatible
with a world marked by slow growth, unstable inflation
expectations and a likely Federal Reserve rate hike before year's end.
Historically,
expectations for accelerating growth generally coincide
with lower
volatility.
These returns aren't spectacular, but they certainly fulfilled investors»
expectations for steady performance
with low
volatility.
In contrast, Treasury yield
volatility has recently headed lower — even as five - year Treasury yields have risen along
with expectations of a March rate increase.
To stay on track toward your goals, we think it's important to have a well - diversified portfolio along
with appropriate
expectations for the long - term as well as upcoming
volatility.
What we can see though is higher
volatility & bigger gains in good years for the all - value & small - cap tilted age - 25 target date portfolios, which fits
with expectations of them having higher risks and returns over time.
Growth investing targets companies
with above - average earnings that may be subject to price
volatility if earnings
expectations are not met.
For example, some investors own a mix of stocks and bonds,
with the
expectation that in times when stock markets decline, bonds will perform better, helping to minimize the
volatility of the overall portfolio.
According to the World Bank, the main challenges ahead that may have an impact on Peru's economic growth include the decline in commodity prices and a possible period of financial
volatility associated
with the
expectation of higher interest rates in the US.
Effectively managed bank's risk while balancing customer
expectations with market
volatility and fluctuations