The document presents information on the Markowitz portfolio-optimization model. It discusses how the model provides tools for identifying portfolios that offer the highest returns for a given level of risk. It also notes that combining assets with low positive or negative correlations allows investors to reduce portfolio risk below the average risk of individual assets. The document then examines the security market line, efficient frontier, types of risk, and provides an example calculation of expected returns and risks for individual securities and a combined portfolio.