Essays about: "Asset allocation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 132 essays containing the words Asset allocation.

  1. 16. REITs in a Mixed-Asset Portfolio

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Mary Anne Roa; [2022]
    Keywords : REIT; Pricing; Fama-French; Portfolio Simulation;

    Abstract : Diversification is a significant element of asset allocation. An alternative investment of great interest for many investors is real estate. The paper will explore the hypotheses of whether real estate investment trust (REITs)warrants inclusion in an investment portfolio. READ MORE

  3. 17. Hierarchical Clustering To Improve Portfolio Tail Risk Characteristics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Adam Eidenvall; [2021]
    Keywords : Hierarchical Clustering; Asset Allocation; Portfolio Construction; Graph Theory; Machine Learning; Risk Parity; Regime Shift; Bootstrapping; Walk Forward; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Many agree that estimating portfolio risks has better estimation possibilities, than estimations on returns. Therefore investors attempts to construct better, more efficient riskmanaged portfolios by diversifying portfolios through factors rather than traditional asset classes. READ MORE

  4. 18. Green Finance and its Relation to Asset Classes : Analyzing the dependency structure with a DCC-GARCH and a cross-quantilogram approach

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Mona Ebadian; Linda Ivarsson; [2021]
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    Abstract : In this master thesis, we present the first empirical study that investigates the correlation- and dependence structure of green finance with major asset classes such as cryptocurrency, commodities, equity and currency on a global level. Over the years, green finance and sustainability questions have become more and more central in the literature. READ MORE

  5. 19. Hierarchical Clustering in Risk-Based Portfolio Construction

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Natasha Nanakorn; Elin Palmgren; [2021]
    Keywords : Portfolio construction; asset allocation; risk-based asset allocation; hierarchical clustering; agglomerative clustering; hierarchical risk parity; risk; volatility; Portföljallokering; portföljhantering; portföljmetoder; riskbaserad portföljallokering; hierarkisk klustring; agglomerativ klustring; risk; volatilitet;

    Abstract : Following the global financial crisis, both risk-based and heuristic portfolio construction methods have received much attention from both academics and practitioners since these methods do not rely on the estimation of expected returns and as such are assumed to be more stable than Markowitz's traditional mean-variance portfolio. In 2016, Lopéz de Prado presented the Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), a new approach to portfolio construction which combines hierarchical clustering of assets with a heuristic risk-based allocation strategy in order to increase stability and improve out-of-sample performance. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Black-Litterman Asset Allocation Model - An Empirical Analysis of Its Practical Use

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Hampus Ernstsson; Max Börjes Liljesvan; [2021]
    Keywords : Black-Litterman model; asset allocation; portfolio optimization; investor views; portfolio management; Black-Litterman model; tillgångsallokering; portföljoptimering; investerarens förväntade avkastningar; portföljförvaltning;

    Abstract : Modern portfolio theory has its attractive characteristics of promoting diversification in a portfolio and can be seen as an easy alternative for setting optimal weights for portfolio managers. Furthermore, as portfolio managers try to beat a defined benchmark for their portfolio the Black-Litterman model allows them to include their own prospects on the future return of markets and securities. READ MORE