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Capital Allocation Line - CAL

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Definition of 'Capital Allocation Line - CAL'

A line created in a graph of all possible combinations of risky and risk-free assets. Also known as the "reward-to-variability ratio".
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Investopedia explains 'Capital Allocation Line - CAL'

The graph displays to investors the return they can make by taking on a certain level of risk.

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