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Portfolio Standard Deviation Calculator

Estimate two-asset portfolio volatility from one weight, both volatilities, and correlation.

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Quick guide

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the cash flows, values, rates, timing, or portfolio assumptions named in the fields.
  2. Use one consistent period and currency convention throughout the scenario.
  3. Read the calculator-specific model limits before interpreting the result.

Calculation method

Calculation method

σp = √[w²σ1² + (1−w)²σ2² + 2w(1−w)ρσ1σ2].

Model, simulation, root, square-root, and compounding outputs are estimates and are visibly marked approximate.

Worked example

Worked example

A 50/50 portfolio of 10% and 20% volatility assets with zero correlation has volatility about 11.18%.

σp = √[w²σ1² + (1−w)²σ2² + 2w(1−w)ρσ1σ2].

Supported inputs

Precision and limits

Visible input limits

Inputs support up to 12 decimal places and lists support at most 1,200 rows. Iteration and simulation bounds are displayed in their fields.

International scope

No exchange, tax system, reporting standard, currency, fund rule, trading calendar, or market convention is selected automatically.

Decision boundary

Outputs are entered scenarios, not valuations, forecasts, risk limits, executable trades, suitability decisions, or recommendations.

Calculator-specific assumptions

This is a two-asset single-period covariance scenario. Volatility and correlation are assumed stable.