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80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)
The observation that roughly 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes; in investing, often used to note that a small number of holdings drive the majority of portfolio returns.
What is 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)?
The observation that roughly 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes; in investing, often used to note that a small number of holdings drive the majority of portfolio returns.
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