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  1. 1. Portfolio Optimization: The search for an optimal portfolio with cryptocurrencies and S&P 500

    University essay from

    Author : Anton Rapp; Henrik Thorwaldsson; [2022-07-11]
    Keywords : Portfolio optimization; Miniumum variance portfolio; Capital allocation line; Cryptocurrency; Diversification;

    Abstract : This thesis’ aim is to create an optimal portfolio consisting of Bitcoin, Ethereum and S&P 500. We also examine the minimum variance portfolio with the framework of Markowitz's mean variance optimization model. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Portfolio Optimization : A DCC-GARCH forecast with implied volatility

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Sam Bigdeli; Filip Bengtsson; [2019]
    Keywords : DCC-GARCH; Portfolio Optimization; Certainty Equivalence Tangency; CET; Global Minimum Variance; GMV; Minimum Conditional Value-at-Risk; MinCVaR; Implied volatility index; VIX;

    Abstract : This thesis performs portfolio optimization using three allocation methods, Certainty Equivalence Tangency (CET), Global Minimum Variance (GMV) and Minimum Conditional Value-at-Risk (MinCVaR). We estimate expected returns and covariance matrices based on 7 stock market indices with a DCC-GARCH model including an ARMA (1. READ MORE

  5. 4. Conditional Value-at-Risk targeted portfolio optimisation

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Dennis Gill; Tim Herzig; [2017]
    Keywords : Conditional Value-at-Risk; Value-at-Risk; Coherent Risk Measures; Portfolio Optimisation; Monte Carlo Simulation;

    Abstract : New financial regulations have constantly forced market participants to adapt to changing rules. Recent regulatory iterations require them to focus on tail risk in portfolios of financial assets. One metric to quantify tail risk in portfolios is the Conditional Value-at-Risk (cVaR). READ MORE