Discuss the compositions of the portfolios at the end-points of the MVS with no short sales.

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The portfolios will only contain long positions at the minimum variance set’s end points. How much a portfolio will gain or lose depends on its composition. A portfolio that is entirely composed of stocks from one particular sector may be more volatile than one that includes a variety of securities in multiple sectors. By limiting investors’ ability to take on short positions as part of their allocation strategy, it ensures that all portfolios are composed solely of low-risk assets. This minimizes variation in returns which allows for better overall performance & stability in comparison to traditional investing where higher levels of risk may lead to larger gains but also greater losses if markets move against an investor’s position.