Many people mix up odds and probability at casino tables. These words sound the same but mean different things. Knowing both helps you play smarter. The math behind them changes how much you win and ...

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.

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