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The Effect Of Portfolio Construction Rules On The Relationship Between Portfolio Size And Effective Diversification

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  • William P. Lloyd
  • John H. Hand
  • Naval K. Modani

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  • William P. Lloyd & John H. Hand & Naval K. Modani, 1981. "The Effect Of Portfolio Construction Rules On The Relationship Between Portfolio Size And Effective Diversification," Journal of Financial Research, Southern Finance Association;Southwestern Finance Association, vol. 4(3), pages 183-193, September.
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