Methods to Assess Confidence Under Uncertainty
- Probability and confidence are distinct concepts, and we believe it is useful for investors to separate them.
- For example, the price of two potential investments may present the same discount to expected value, but confidence in the probabilities for one may exceed those of the other.
- That nuance may be relevant for determining the appropriate weighting of securities within a portfolio or evaluating diversification.
- Scholars who study analytic confidence describe three relevant dimensions that investors can use to complement their probability assessments and sharpen their ranking of opportunities.