Discover what a log-normal distribution is, its financial applications, and how to calculate it, including using Excel for ...

The Normal Distribution, also known as the Gaussian Distribution, is a hypothetical mathematical construct and one of the most common statistical distributions.

Normal or bell curve distribution can be used in portfolio theory to help portfolio managers maximize return and minimize risk.

A Log-Normal distribution function is the normal distribution for the logarithm of the variable. In linear scale it is a highly skewed distribution with a long tail in the high productivity side.

Charles M. Stein, Estimation of the Mean of a Multivariate Normal Distribution, The Annals of Statistics, Vol. 9, No. 6 (Nov., 1981), pp. 1135-1151 ...