Symmetric distribution minimizes second moment

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assuming that I have a probability distribution D with a pdf p(x) symmetric around zero. Then I guess that this distribution minimizes the second moment, i.e. E_D(X²) is minimal among all small variations of the distribution D where p(x) is replaced by a not-symmetric pdf.

I hope this is clear. If not, I will try to clarify. Is there a simple proof for this?

Ciao Karl