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Expected value calculates average future investment returns based on outcome probabilities. In finance, expected value guides portfolio construction and when to sell assets with lower future value.

Whether you’re a novice bettor or a seasoned veteran, you’ve almost certainly heard of positive expected value betting. After all, there are betting influencers and podcast hosts who talk about the ...