def prices_from_returns(returns):
    """
    Calculate the pseudo-prices given returns. These are not true prices because
    the initial prices are all set to 1, but it behaves as intended when passed
    to any PyPortfolioOpt method.

    :param returns: (daily) percentage returns of the assets
    :type returns: pd.DataFrame
    :return: (daily) pseudo-prices.
    :rtype: pd.DataFrame
    """
    ret = 1 + returns
    ret.iloc[0] = 1
    return ret.cumprod()
