Essays about: "Mean-variance"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 121 essays containing the word Mean-variance.

  1. 21. Hedging and Diversification Benefits of Cryptocurrencies: A study of a novel asset class

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Andreas Karlsson; William Hahne; [2021]
    Keywords : Diversification; Hedging; Cryptocurrencies; Bitcoin; Spanning;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to conduct an examination into the hedging capabilities and diversification benefits of cryptocurrencies with the aim to add to a very limited set of existing literature. The objective is to investigate whether or not the role of cryptocurrencies in financial markets pertain to hedging and improving risk-adjusted returns. READ MORE

  3. 22. Analysis of the Performance of ETFs. A study on the US market

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Thi Kim Lien Vu; Salome Tskhoidze; [2021]
    Keywords : ETF; portfolio optimization; Sharpe ratio; financial downturns; benchmark; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Exchange Traded Funds are known as a relatively recent financial innovation and have been gaining investors' interest in recent years. The performance of ETF in comparison to other benchmarks is still the central concern when investors make an investment decision. READ MORE

  4. 23. Modelling regime shifts for foreign exchange market data using hidden Markov models

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Liam Persson; [2021]
    Keywords : exchange market data; model selection; hidden Markov model; market regime; correlation; valuta; modellval; dold Markovmodell; marknadsregimer; korrelation;

    Abstract : Financial data is often said to follow different market regimes. These regimes, which not possible to observe directly, are assumed to influence the observable returns. In this thesis such regimes are modeled using hidden Markov models. READ MORE

  5. 24. 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

  6. 25. Allocation of Alternative Investments in Portfolio Management. : A Quantitative Study Considering Investors' Liquidity Preferences

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Kamyar Espahbodi; Roumi Roumi; [2021]
    Keywords : Shadow Allocations; Liquidity; Illiquidity; Alternative Assets; Liquid Assets; Illiquid Assets; Investor Preferences; Monte Carlo Simulations; Tangency Portfolio; Global Minimum Risk Portfolio; Skuggallokeringar; Likviditet; Illikviditet; Alternativa Tillgångar; Likvida Tillgångar; Illikvida Tillgångar; Investerarpreferenser; Monte Carlo-Simuleringar; Tangentportföljen; Minimiriskportföljen;

    Abstract : Despite the fact that illiquid assets pose several difficulties regarding portfolio allocation problems for investors, more investors are increasing their allocation towards them. Alternative assets are characterized as being harder to value and trade because of their illiquidity which raises the question of how they should be managed from an allocation optimization perspective. READ MORE