Stocks & Portfolios

Two-Asset Portfolio Risk

Combine two volatility estimates with their correlation and portfolio weight.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter first-asset weight (%), first volatility (%), second volatility (%), correlation.
  2. Choose a display currency, then select Calculate. Results also update after a brief pause while you edit.
  3. Read the result with the assumptions below. Export details or save a second scenario to compare your choices.

Formula and method

σp²=w²σ₁²+(1−w)²σ₂²+2w(1−w)ρσ₁σ₂.

Assumptions and limitations

Inputs must share frequency and estimation method; no leverage, estimation uncertainty or future guarantee.

Worked example

With first-asset weight (%) = 50, first volatility (%) = 10, second volatility (%) = 20, correlation = 0, portfolio volatility (%) is approximately 11.18034%.

What the result means

Correlation changes diversification benefit even when individual volatilities stay unchanged.

Common questions

How should I interpret portfolio volatility (%)?

Correlation changes diversification benefit even when individual volatilities stay unchanged.

What should I check before using this result?

Inputs must share frequency and estimation method; no leverage, estimation uncertainty or future guarantee.

Methodology and transparency

Calculation specification reviewed on 2026-10-14. Mathematical implementation is tested against independent reference fixtures. This does not imply review by a licensed financial professional. Read the testing and precision policy.