Life insurance as an asset class

March 30, 2017

This research paper examines the merits of permanent life insurance as an alternative asset class. Though known more for its estate planning benefits than as an investment tool, permanent life insurance is attracting attention among investors looking to improve the return or reduce the risk of the fixed-income portion of their investment portfolio. The authors build their case around Harry Markowitz’s Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and its cornerstone, the efficient frontier (EF) concept. MPT quantifies the idea that a prudent investment portfolio balances risk and return. The theory also demonstrates the benefits of portfolio diversification and allows for this benefit to be captured and expressed during the portfolio construction process.

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