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This lesson is a part of the course Investment Risk and Return Analysis In Python
In portfolio management, it's essential to understand the applicability of log returns and discrete returns. Log returns aggregate seamlessly over time. This makes them particularly valuable for analyzing the performance of a single asset across multiple periods. This property simplifies the computation of compounded returns, making log returns ideal for long-term investment analysis and statistical modeling.
