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48 results for modern portfolio theory

The study examines higher-order modern portfolio theory with complex critical points and feasible portfolio variety.

problem Understanding the complex critical points and feasible portfolio variety in higher-order modern portfolio theory.
method Established genericity conditions for utility functions with higher-order cumulants, analyzed discriminant loci, and determined the dimension and degree of the feasible portfolio variety.
result The utility function has a constant number of complex critical points under genericity conditions, and the feasible portfolio variety has a determined dimension and degree.

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.

The investment economy is a main characteristic of prosperous society. The investment portfolio management is a main financial problem, which has to be solved by the investment, commercial and central banks with the application of modern portfolio theory in the investment economy. We use the learning analytics together…

2013-01-21abs ↗pdf ↗

Combines multiple asset views with machine learning for better portfolio allocation.

problem Portfolio allocation with multiple uncertain asset views.
method Consistency-based data fusion techniques for combining Black-Litterman model with machine learning predictions.
result Improved portfolio allocation through fusion of multiple view estimates.

Project predicts stock prices for robust portfolio design in Indian sectors.

problem Precise stock price prediction for robust portfolio design.
method Minimum variance and optimal risk portfolio optimization using past stock prices.
result Backtesting shows improved performance of optimized portfolios over equal weight portfolio.

Combines option pricing and portfolio theory for optimal hedging.

problem Optimal hedging of European options in various price dynamics.
method Derives optimal holdings and unhedged risk for different price dynamics.
result Derives solutions for various price dynamics including binomial, diffusion, volatility, volatility-of-volatility, and jump diffusion.

Although modern portfolio theory has been in existence for over 60 years, fund managers often struggle to get its models to produce reliable portfolio allocations without strongly constraining the decision vector by tight bands of strategic allocation targets. The two main root causes to this problem are inadequate par…

2013-10-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper uses AI to optimize crypto portfolios, showing better risk-adjusted returns.

problem Managing volatile crypto markets with high volatility.
method Multi-agent system designed to autonomously construct and evaluate crypto-asset allocations.
result Dynamic optimization strategy outperforms static equal weighting strategy in terms of risk-adjusted returns.

The study optimizes investment portfolios using deep learning models for variance-covariance estimation.

problem Estimating an appropriate variance-covariance matrix in Modern Portfolio Theory.
method Employed LSTM-RNN and probabilistic deep learning models (DeepVAR, GPVAR) for multivariate forecasting and portfolio optimization.
result LSTM-RNN models generally yield the best performance in terms of information ratio and annualized returns.

This paper optimizes sports betting strategies using neural networks and portfolio theory.

problem Optimizing betting strategies in sports gambling.
method Combining neural network models with portfolio optimization, integrating Von Neumann-Morgenstern Expected Utility Theory and the Kelly Criterion.
result Achieved 135.8% relative profit during the English Premier League season.

Theoretical framework for data augmentation in finance improves portfolio construction.

problem Improving portfolio construction in speculative markets.
method Developed a theoretical framework for data augmentation and regularization in deep learning for finance.
result A simple noise injection algorithm improves portfolio construction over no noise.

Limited liability reduces leveraged risk in loan portfolio management models.

problem The impact of limited liability on risk in loan portfolio management models is not well understood.
method Formulated four models to analyze the effect of limited liability on risk and return in loan portfolio management.
result Including limited liability in loan portfolio management models produces better results in minimizing risk and maximizing expected return.

In the world of modern financial theory, portfolio construction has traditionally operated under at least one of two central assumptions: the constraints are derived from a utility function and/or the multivariate probability distribution of the underlying asset returns is fully known. In practice, both the performance…

2014-12-24abs ↗pdf ↗

TPLVM models portfolio construction for non-Gaussian financial data.

problem Optimal asset allocation in finance with non-Gaussian fluctuations.
method Student's t-process latent variable model (TPLVM) for portfolio optimization.
result TPLVM outperforms Gaussian process latent variable model in minimum-variance portfolio construction.

The paper proposes a new portfolio allocation method combining RMT and machine learning.

problem Optimal allocation instability in high-dimensional portfolios.
method Combines Random Matrix Theory covariance estimators with Nested Clustered Optimization.
result The modified NCO algorithm achieves stable allocations without risky short positions.

Project predicts stock performance and builds an efficient portfolio for six Indian sectors.

problem Predicting stock prices accurately for optimal portfolio design.
method Analysis of time series, machine learning, and deep learning models; Modern Portfolio Theory; minimum variance and optimal risk portfolio optimization.
result Built and tested an efficient portfolio for six Indian sectors using historical stock prices.

CV outperforms mean-variance for stock returns, minimizing risk and maximizing growth.

problem Traditional risk assessment methods underperform in stock market analysis.
method Derived new CV equation and used it to analyze stock performance.
result Stocks with low but positive CV grow exponentially, outperforming high-risk stocks.

A new approach for green investing in Indian markets considers environmental factors.

problem Identifying and managing climate risk in sustainable investing.
method Combining ESG ratings with modern portfolio theory and scenario analysis.
result The green portfolio performs better than market returns, highlighting the importance of climate risk.

The paper analyzes frameworks for integrating sustainability into investment decisions.

problem Understanding how ESG factors influence investment choices.
method Examined and analyzed various theoretical frameworks including Behavioral Finance, Modern Portfolio, and Risk Management.
result Investors increasingly integrate ESG factors to optimize financial outcomes and societal goals.

Hopfield networks outperform deep-learning methods in portfolio optimization.

problem Optimizing portfolios and managing asset allocation efficiently.
method Application of Hopfield networks to portfolio optimization, using combinatorial purged cross-validation.
result Modern Hopfield Networks perform on par or better than deep-learning methods, with faster training times and better stability.

We investigate a hybrid quantum-classical solution method to the mean-variance portfolio optimization problems. Starting from real financial data statistics and following the principles of the Modern Portfolio Theory, we generate parametrized samples of portfolio optimization problems that can be related to quadratic b…

2018-10-19abs ↗pdf ↗

Active management is a term that has many meanings and we have found the defining characteristics needed for success as an "active manager" elusive within the literature. In this paper we offer a set of criteria that defines an active manager and his success. In order to facilitate this, we introduce several definition…

2019-03-22abs ↗pdf ↗

Study improves portfolio optimization by reducing estimation errors and turnover.

problem Inefficient out-of-sample performance of modern portfolio theory.
method Combines sparse model approaches with covariance estimation techniques and includes a turnover constraint.
result Shows it's possible to maintain low-risk profile while selecting a subset of assets and reducing turnover.

Investors use various asset allocation strategies to meet financial goals.

problem Finding the optimal asset allocation for individual investors is challenging.
method Conducted a benchmark study comparing traditional and machine learning approaches.
result Deep reinforcement learning models outperformed traditional methods in both bullish and bearish markets.

Modern portfolio theory(MPT) addresses the problem of determining the optimum allocation of investment resources among a set of candidate assets. In the original mean-variance approach of Markowitz, volatility is taken as a proxy for risk, conflating uncertainty with risk. There have been many subsequent attempts to al…

2002-12-09abs ↗pdf ↗

Deep learning improves covariance matrix estimation for better portfolio risk management.

problem Improving the accuracy of covariance matrix estimation for portfolio risk management.
method Formulated as a learning problem, used deep learning to automatically discover risk factors.
result 1.9% higher explained variance and reduced portfolio risk.

Investigates how diversification preferences relate to risk attitudes.

problem Connecting diversification preferences to risk attitudes.
method Analyzes diversification preferences for various pairs of risks under different conditions.
result Diversification preferences for certain pairs of risks imply specific levels of risk aversion.

Price and return predictions are limited by economic complexity, not just volatility.

problem Limited accuracy of price and return probability forecasts by Gaussian distributions.
method Analyzes economic reasons behind limitations in predicting price and return statistical moments.
result Predictions of price and return probabilities by Gaussian distributions are inaccurate due to economic complexity.

Recent studies inspired by results from random matrix theory [1,2,3] found that covariance matrices determined from empirical financial time series appear to contain such a high amount of noise that their structure can essentially be regarded as random. This seems, however, to be in contradiction with the fundamental r…

2002-05-07abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper proposes a generalized precision matrix for t-Student distributions to improve portfolio optimization.

problem Limitations of inverse covariance matrix in non-Gaussian settings.
method Exploits local dependence function to define generalized precision matrix (GPM) for multivariate t-Student distribution.
result GPM leads to statistically significant lower out-of-sample variances in minimum-variance portfolios.

Study introduces AMVP and AMRR for dynamic portfolio optimization in volatile markets.

problem Optimizing portfolios in volatile and nonstationary financial markets.
method Adaptive Minimum-Variance Portfolio (AMVP) framework with ARFIMA-FIGARCH processes and non-Gaussian innovations.
result Demonstrated superior performance in risk reduction and portfolio stability during market breaks.

For the past two decades investors have observed long memory and highly correlated behavior of asset classes that does not fit into the framework of Modern Portfolio Theory. Custom correlation and standard deviation estimators consider normal distribution of returns and market efficiency hypothesis. It forced investors…

2017-03-20abs ↗pdf ↗

Developed an explainable DRL model for financial portfolio management.

problem Inability of DRL agents to provide interpretable financial investment policies.
method Integrating PPO with feature importance techniques (SHAP, LIME) to enhance transparency.
result Ability to interpret DRL agent actions in prediction time.

Paper introduces Arte-Blue Chip Index for diversifying portfolios with art investments.

problem Evaluating blue-chip art as a viable asset class for diversification.
method Developed Arte-Blue Chip Index tracking top-performing artists over 24 years.
result 20% allocation of blue-chip art in a diversified portfolio increases risk-adjusted returns by 20%.