Essays about: "mean-variance optimization"

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  1. 6. Portfolio Optimization Problems with Transaction Costs

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Stina Gustavsson; Linnéa Gyllberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Portfolio optimization; variable transaction costs; fixed transaction costs;

    Abstract : Portfolio theory is a cornerstone of modern finance, and it is based on the idea that an investor can reduce risk by diversifying their investments across various assets. In practice, Harry Markowitz mean-variance optimization theory is expanded upon by taking into account variable and fixed transaction cost, making the model slightly more reliable. READ MORE

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

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    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

  4. 8. How to Get Rich by Fund of Funds Investment - An Optimization Method for Decision Making

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Sabina Colakovic; [2022]
    Keywords : Modern Portfolio Theory; Markowitz Model; Mean-Variance Optimization; Valueat-Risk; Conditional Value-at-Risk; Geometric Mean Return; Efficient Frontier; Portfolio Optimization; Markowitz 2.0;

    Abstract : Optimal portfolios have historically been computed using standard deviation as a risk measure.However, extreme market events have become the rule rather than the exception. To capturetail risk, investors have started to look for alternative risk measures such as Value-at-Risk andConditional Value-at-Risk. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Rational Investor is a Bayesian

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Jiajun Qu; [2022]
    Keywords : Portfolio optimization; Mean-variance optimization; Bayesian approach; Linear shrinkage; Black-Litterman; Robust optimization;

    Abstract : The concept of portfolio optimization has been widely studied in the academy and implemented in the financial markets since its introduction by Markowitz 70 years ago. The problem of the mean-variance optimization framework caused by input uncertainty has been one of the foci in the previous research. READ MORE

  6. 10. Factor Models for Futures Contracts to Improve Estimation of the Correlation Matrix

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Ellen Ek; [2022]
    Keywords : Correlation matrix; Hierarchical Principal Component Analysis; Factor Model; Clusters; Portfolio Optimization; Futures Contracts; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : In this paper regularization of the correlation matrix between futures contracts is examined. With starting point in the recently established HPCA framework (Avellaneda, 2019), a couple of different extensions to the one-factor model is suggested. Extensions are made in terms of adjusting the model according to different cluster structures. READ MORE