A new portfolio optimization method using the Sherman-Morrison identity.
problem Portfolio optimization with covariance and variance.
method Sherman-Morrison identity applied to replace covariance with second moment matrix.
result Sherman-Morrison-Markowitz portfolio solves standard portfolio optimization problems.
Improved Markowitz method handles uncertainty in return forecasts.
problem Uncertainty in return statistics forecasts.
method Convex optimization with practical constraints.
result Handles uncertainty gracefully and efficiently.
Markowitz simplified portfolio returns assuming constant trade volumes.
problem Understanding portfolio returns and variance in markets with variable trade volumes.
method Investor observes market trades, models portfolio as single security, derives portfolio return and variance.
result Markowitz's equation for portfolio returns and variance is a simplified approximation of real markets with constant trade volumes.
This study compares Markowitz and Single-Index models for Malaysian stocks.
problem Optimizing portfolio selection for Malaysian stocks using different models.
method Applied Markowitz and Single-Index models to 10-year historical data of 10 stocks and a risk-free asset.
result Comparison of minimum variance and maximum Sharpe portfolios for both models under various constraints.
Improved portfolio optimization using machine learning and hierarchical clustering.
problem Suboptimal out-of-sample performance and unrealistic allocations in the Markowitz Model.
method Refined Markowitz Model with hierarchical clustering-based approach.
result Enhanced portfolio performance on a risk-adjusted basis.
Robustifies Markowitz portfolios to reduce transaction costs and improve performance.
problem Markowitz portfolios are unreliable due to estimation errors and extreme weights.
method Projected gradient descent and robust statistics for stable weights and costs.
result Robustified Markowitz portfolios have lower turnover and maintain or improve performance.
Hybrid approach combines Markowitz's theory with reinforcement learning for optimal portfolio management.
problem Optimizing investment portfolios while balancing returns and risks.
method Knowledge distillation for training reinforcement learning agents.
result Achieves highest yield and Sharpe ratio of 2.03, ensuring top profitability with low risk.
New method corrects Markowitz variance for trading volume fluctuations.
problem Incorrect risk estimates from Markowitz variance in trading environments.
method Modeling portfolio variance based on trade volume fluctuations.
result Market-based variance can significantly differ from Markowitz variance.
The paper analyzes how behavioral investors make portfolio decisions using Markowitz Stochastic Dominance criteria.
problem Understanding how behavioral investors make portfolio decisions.
method Developed stochastic optimization problems and MILP models to capture subjective decision weights and probability weighting functions.
result The developed models can be used to formulate computationally tractable portfolio analysis problems.
This paper improves traditional Markowitz optimization by considering variance at multiple time scales.
problem Traditional Markowitz optimization limits to a single time scale, ignoring variance across different frequencies.
method Introduces multifrequency optimization allowing specification of target Hurst exponents across multiple time scales.
result Effective risk management strategy that aligns with investor preferences at various time scales.
Study analyzes portfolio performance of crypto and traditional assets.
problem Impact of cryptocurrencies on portfolio performance.
method Used GARCH-Copula and GARCH-Vine Copula methods for risk structure calculation; Markowitz optimization for optimal asset weights.
result Portfolio with both crypto and traditional assets has higher Sharpe ratio and more stable performance.
We give an algebraic definition of a Markowitz market and classify markets up to isomorphism. Given this classification, the theory of portfolio optimization in Markowitz markets without short selling constraints becomes trivial. Conversely, this classification shows that, up to isomorphism, there is little that can be…
A new portfolio optimization model minimizes maximum drawdown, offering faster and more robust solutions.
problem Optimizing portfolios during financial distress, especially during crises.
method Linearization of Markowitz model based on maximum drawdown, with a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming variation.
result 200 times faster solving time with a more profitable and robust solution.
We introduce a solution scheme for portfolio optimization problems with cardinality constraints. Typical portfolio optimization problems are extensions of the classical Markowitz mean-variance portfolio optimization model. We solve such type of problems using a method similar to column generation. In this scheme, the o…
The asymptotic distribution of the Markowitz portfolio is derived, for the general case (assuming fourth moments of returns exist), and for the case of multivariate normal returns. The derivation allows for inference which is robust to heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation of moments up to order four. As a side effect…
Bayesian Markowitz portfolio problem shows entropy regularization is ineffective.
problem Entropy regularization in Bayesian Markowitz portfolio optimization.
method Combines continuous-time Bayesian filtering with stochastic policy optimization.
result Entropy regularization does not accelerate learning of unknown drift.
New algorithm optimizes adaptive return level for Markowitz portfolios.
problem Finding an optimal return level for Markowitz portfolios when investor's risk appetite is unknown.
method Krasnoselskii-Mann Proximity Algorithm based on proximity operator and momentum technique.
result Significant improvements over state-of-the-art methods in portfolio optimization.
This paper compares modern portfolio theories and applies them to real-world portfolio selection.
problem Balancing risk and return in financial investments.
method Introduction of Markowitz's MPT and Fernholz's SPT, application of four models (Markowitz, Constant Correlation, Single Index, Multi-Factor), and use of Portfolio Algorithm and time series models for prediction.
result Comparison and evaluation of portfolio performance and risk management strategies.
Quantum computing optimizes ESG portfolios efficiently.
problem Optimizing investment portfolios with risk, return, and ESG considerations.
method Formulated discrete Markowitz portfolio theory (DMPT) for quantum annealers, incorporating ESG ratings.
result Discrete portfolios converge to continuous solutions as budgets increase, outperforming traditional methods.
We briefly review the approach to optimization of portfolios according to the theory of Markowitz and propose a further modification that can improve the outcome of the optimization process. The modification takes account of the entropic contribution from the time series used to compute the parameters in the Markowitz …
By Markowitz geometry we mean the intersection theory of ellipsoids and affine subspaces in a real finite-dimensional linear space. In the paper we give a meticulous and self-contained treatment of this arch-classical subject, which lays a solid mathematical groundwork of Markowitz mean-variance theory of efficient por…
Paper connects two portfolio methods, HRP and Minimum Variance, revealing their underlying similarity.
problem Inability to universally adopt optimization-based portfolio construction methods.
method Unifies Hierarchical Risk Parity and Minimum Variance approaches.
result Schur complementary allocation reveals the connection between HRP and Minimum Variance.
The paper describes a method to infer the signal-to-noise ratio in portfolio optimization.
problem Estimating the signal-to-noise ratio in portfolio optimization problems.
method A statistic similar to the Sharpe Ratio Information Criterion is used for inference.
result The method works well for reasonable sample and asset universe sizes.
We study the Markowitz portfolio selection problem with unknown drift vector in the multidimensional framework. The prior belief on the uncertain expected rate of return is modeled by an arbitrary probability law, and a Bayesian approach from filtering theory is used to learn the posterior distribution about the drift …
This paper optimizes portfolio selection for multivariate affine and quadratic Volterra models with rough volatilities.
problem Optimizing portfolio selection for multivariate models with rough volatilities and stochastic correlations.
method Investigates continuous-time Markowitz mean-variance problem for multivariate affine and quadratic Volterra models using Riccati backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs).
result Derives explicit solutions for BSDEs in affine Volterra models and new analytic formulae for quadratic models.
ACGAN improves portfolio allocation by learning trends and uncertainty.
problem Markowitz framework's overemphasis on market uncertainty.
method Autoencoding CGAN (ACGAN) that learns trends and uncertainty.
result ACGAN leads to better portfolio allocation and more accurate series.
This note finds closed-form solutions for mean-risk portfolios using a specific type of mixture distribution.
problem Finding optimal portfolios under mean-risk criteria for general distributions.
method Using normal mean-variance mixture (NMVM) distributions, the paper derives closed-form expressions for mean-risk frontiers by optimizing a Markowitz model with adjusted return vectors.
result Closed-form solutions for mean-risk portfolios are found for return vectors following NMVM distributions.
HybridCGAN improves portfolio analysis by balancing trend prediction and market uncertainty.
problem Markowitz framework's overemphasis on market uncertainty and trend prediction.
method A hybrid approach combining deep generative models to balance trend prediction and market uncertainty.
result HybridCGAN leads to better portfolio allocation compared to existing methods.
Signed network models reduce portfolio risk by considering negative edges in financial markets.
problem Tackles portfolio optimization in financial markets by exploiting negative edges in network representations.
method Proposes a discrete optimization scheme to reduce asset selection, building time series of signed networks from asset returns.
result Empirical results show that signed network portfolios perform similarly to classical mean-variance optimization and equally weighted benchmarks.
Efficiently solves large portfolio optimization problems by reducing and sparsifying covariance matrices.
problem Large and dense covariance matrices limit efficient portfolio optimization.
method Dimension reduction and increased sparsity based on machine learning predictions.
result Improved portfolio performance and reduced runtime compared to full dense covariance matrices.
We consider the problem of portfolio selection within the classical Markowitz mean-variance framework, reformulated as a constrained least-squares regression problem. We propose to add to the objective function a penalty proportional to the sum of the absolute values of the portfolio weights. This penalty regularizes (…
Quantum computer helps optimize stock portfolios.
problem Finding the best mix of stocks for optimal risk and return.
method Classical and quantum approaches to portfolio optimization.
result Quantum computer improves portfolio selection.
Naive investors make riskier choices than optimal strategies in continuous-time finance.
problem Continuous-time Markowitz portfolio selection with naive reoptimization.
method Analytical derivation of naive policies from discretely naive policies.
result Naive policies are always riskier and less efficient than equilibrium policies.
Article proposes a profitable intraday trading strategy for Chinese stocks.
problem Intraday trading opportunities in Chinese stock market.
method Markowitz optimization and Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) for stock price prediction.
result Validation of Markowitz portfolio optimization and MLP for intraday stock price prediction.
This paper bridges Markowitz planning and deep reinforcement learning for portfolio optimization.
problem Combining Markowitz planning and deep reinforcement learning for portfolio optimization.
method Mapping market conditions to actions using deep reinforcement learning, casting portfolio allocation as a continuous control problem.
result Deep reinforcement learning techniques can provide new insights for portfolio allocation.
In this paper Portfolio Optimization techniques were used to determine the most favorable investment portfolio. In particular, stock indices of three companies, namely Microsoft Corporation, Christian Dior Fashion House and Shevron Corporation were evaluated. Using this data the amounts invested in each asset when a po…
We formalize causal separation in portfolio theory, deriving a closed-form projected Markowitz solution.
problem Portfolio optimization under causal separation conditions.
method Derive a closed-form solution for portfolio optimization using causal separation conditions.
result A closed-form projected Markowitz solution is derived under causal separation conditions.
The main purpose of this study is the determination of the optimal length of the historical data for the estimation of statistical parameters in Markowitz Portfolio Optimization. We present a trading simulation using Markowitz method, for a portfolio consisting of foreign currency exchange rates and selected assets fro…
In the paper, we consider three quadratic optimization problems which are frequently applied in portfolio theory, i.e, the Markowitz mean-variance problem as well as the problems based on the mean-variance utility function and the quadratic utility.Conditions are derived under which the solutions of these three optimiz…
The vector of periodic, compound returns of a typical investment portfolio is almost never a convex combination of the return vectors of the securities in the portfolio. As a result the ex post version of Harry Markowitz's "standard mean-variance portfolio selection model" does not apply to compound return data. We pro…
A cardinality-constrained portfolio caps the number of stocks to be traded across and within groups or sectors. These limitations arise from real-world scenarios faced by fund managers, who are constrained by transaction costs and client preferences as they seek to maximize return and limit risk. We develop a new appro…
We derive properties of the cdf of random variables defined as saddle-type points of real valued continuous stochastic processes. This facilitates the derivation of the first-order asymptotic properties of tests for stochastic spanning given some stochastic dominance relation. We define the concept of Markowitz stochas…
This paper proposes a new method to optimize portfolio allocation with transaction costs using Wiener chaos expansion.
problem Optimizing portfolio allocation with transaction costs in multi-period settings.
method Wiener chaos expansion approach to represent and solve the optimization problem.
result The proposed method finds an optimal strategy for portfolio allocation with transaction costs.
The emergence of robust optimization has been driven primarily by the necessity to address the demerits of the Markowitz model. There has been a noteworthy debate regarding consideration of robust approaches as superior or at par with the Markowitz model, in terms of portfolio performance. In order to address this skep…
This study evaluates different portfolio designs for Indian stocks.
problem Optimizing portfolio weights for risk and return in volatile stock markets.
method Three portfolio design approaches: risk minimization, risk optimization, and equal weighting. Historical data from 2017-2022 used.
result Equal-weight portfolios outperformed other designs in most sectors.
New methods incorporate alpha signals into portfolio construction, improving performance.
problem Signal-blindness in existing portfolio construction methods.
method Introduces three methods: HRP-μ, HRP-Σμ, and CRISP. result CRISP at intermediate γ consistently outperforms other methods. This paper studies a robust continuous-time Markowitz portfolio selection pro\-blem where the model uncertainty carries on the covariance matrix of multiple risky assets. This problem is formulated into a min-max mean-variance problem over a set of non-dominated probability measures that is solved by a McKean-Vlasov dy…
This paper compares three portfolio designs for Indian stocks.
problem Designing an optimum portfolio that balances return and risk.
method Three approaches: minimum risk, optimum risk, and Eigen portfolios.
result Optimum risk portfolios and Eigen portfolios identified for each sector.