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48 results for portfolio optimization

A new portfolio model improves on Kelly's by accounting for estimation error.

problem Estimation error in Kelly portfolio optimization.
method Wasserstein distributionally robust optimization (DRO) to define a robust log-optimal portfolio.
result The Wasserstein-Kelly portfolio outperforms the Kelly portfolio in out-of-sample testing.

Optimizes option portfolios for skewed-t returns using VaR and variance measures.

problem Optimizing portfolios for skewed-t returns with heavy tails and skewness.
method Uses variance and VaR measures, departing from normal returns, and provides explicit portfolio weights.
result Optimal portfolio weights differ significantly from variance optimal weights due to skewness.

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…

2015-05-19abs ↗pdf ↗

LoCoV reduces portfolio optimization errors from sample covariance matrices.

problem Large errors in sample covariance matrix for optimal portfolio weights.
method LoCoV (low dimension covariance voting) algorithm to reduce these errors.
result LoCoV outperforms classical methods in portfolio optimization experiments.

The paper optimizes portfolios using a new GARCH model with regime switching and tempered stable innovations.

problem Mitigating left tail risk in multi-asset portfolios.
method Proposes a Markov regime-switching GARCH model with multivariate normal tempered stable innovation (MRS-MNTS-GARCH) for portfolio optimization.
result Optimal portfolios with tail risk measures outperform standard deviation-based portfolios and equally weighted portfolios in various performance metrics.

Analog method solves portfolio optimization problems faster and more efficiently.

problem Accurate covariance matrix estimation and fast optimal portfolio selection for financial applications.
method Two-step process using equilibrium propagation and analog Hopfield networks.
result Fully analog pipeline calculates optimal portfolios in energy-efficient manner.

Paper optimizes trend-following portfolios using autocorrelation models.

problem Developing an optimal trend-following portfolio strategy.
method Introduces a unifying theoretical setting with autocorrelation models for covariance matrices of trends and risk premia. Specifies practical models for covariance matrices. Decomposes optimal portfolio into four basic components.
result Empirical backtests confirm overperformance of the proposed optimal portfolio.

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.

RPS uses graph-based representation learning for better portfolio optimization.

problem Improving portfolio optimization with better returns and lower risks.
method RPS redefines the distance matrix of financial assets using Representation Learning and Clustering algorithms.
result RPS proposes a heuristic to select closer to the optimal subset of assets.

Investors face constraints in Heston's model; optimal allocation differs from naive capped strategy.

problem Optimizing portfolio allocation with convex constraints in Heston's stochastic volatility model.
method Applied duality methods to derive a closed-form solution.
result The optimal constrained portfolio allocation differs from the naive capped portfolio, leading to different wealth outcomes.

This study compares two portfolio optimization methods on Indian stocks.

problem Designing an optimal portfolio considering stock returns and risks.
method Hierarchical Risk Parity and Eigen Portfolio approaches on NIFTY 50 sectors.
result Hierarchical Risk Parity portfolio outperforms Eigen portfolio in most sectors tested.

This study explains and mitigates inflated returns and turnover in SPO-based portfolio optimization.

problem Inflated returns and excessive turnover in SPO-based portfolio optimization.
method KKT-based interpretation of portfolio decisions as ranking over adjusted scores, empirical evaluation of stabilization mechanisms.
result Realistic output constraints and portfolio-level turnover control improve SPO-based strategies.

Investor skill levels affect optimal portfolio size, study shows.

problem Optimal portfolio size for different skill levels of investors.
method Mathematical methods to study annual and continuous portfolio diversification, regression analysis.
result Strong investors should hold concentrated portfolios, poor investors should hold diversified portfolios.

Optimizes portfolios using neural network approximations of asset sensitivities to common drivers.

problem Optimizing portfolios with complex asset dynamics and common drivers.
method Model asset dynamics with PDEs, approximate sensitivities with neural networks, and use hierarchical clustering on sensitivity matrix for optimization.
result Achieves over-performance in portfolio optimization across various markets and datasets.

Study proposes a new risk measure for optimal portfolio allocation.

problem Challenges in estimating optimal portfolios based on pessimistic risk.
method Introduces uniform pessimistic risk and computational algorithm.
result Demonstrates the usefulness of the proposed risk and portfolio model with real data analysis.

Deep RL outperforms traditional MVO in optimal portfolio allocation.

problem Optimizing portfolio allocation to balance returns and risk.
method Training a DRL agent on historical market data to optimize portfolio allocation, comparing against MVO.
result DRL agent outperforms MVO in various metrics including Sharpe ratio, maximum drawdowns, and absolute returns.

Paper presents a new framework for optimal asset and signal combination.

problem Optimal asset and signal combination problem.
method Two-stage approach: reformulate dynamic portfolio selection problem, then use Canonical Correlation Analysis.
result Improved performance of proposed method over natural benchmarks.

Proposes ICC method for dynamic portfolio optimization.

problem Non-stationarity in market conditions makes traditional portfolio optimization ineffective.
method Inverse Covariance Clustering (ICC) to identify market states and integrate into dynamic optimization.
result ICC-PO generates portfolios with higher Sharpe Ratios and greater robustness.

Closed-form optimal portfolios for exponential utility in small/large markets.

problem Optimal portfolios maximizing exponential utility in small/large financial markets.
method Closed-form expressions for optimal portfolios in small markets, convergence to large market optimal utility, numerical procedure for general utility functions.
result Optimal utility in large markets converges to optimal utility in small markets, requiring infinite diversification.

The paper optimizes portfolios using clustering and Sharpe ratio-based optimization.

problem Optimizing portfolio performance in financial modeling.
method Combines K-Means clustering for asset segmentation and Sharpe ratio-based optimization.
result Optimized portfolios outperform traditional equal-weighted benchmarks.

Optimal portfolios are found for a wide range of utility functions under hyperbolic returns.

problem Portfolio optimization under expected utility criterion for large portfolios.
method Analytical expressions for optimal portfolios under hyperbolic return distributions and various utility functions.
result The two-fund separation holds true for a broad class of utility functions.

We developed a strategic of optimal portfolio based on information theory and Tsallis statistics. The growth rate of a stock market is defined by using qq-deformed functions and we find that the wealth after n days with the optimal portfolio is given by a qq-exponential function. In this context, the asymptotic optim…

2018-11-17abs ↗pdf ↗

Quantum computing tackles non-convex portfolio optimization with cardinality constraints.

problem Non-convex portfolio optimization problems in asset management.
method Application of quantum annealing with non-linear cardinality constraints.
result Quantum portfolio optimization yields smaller, more profitable portfolios.

Bayesian method predicts asset returns for better portfolio optimization.

problem Uncertainty in financial markets makes traditional portfolio optimization methods unreliable.
method Bayesian predictive synthesis (BPS) combined with dynamic linear models.
result Predicted distribution information improves portfolio performance.

A new method for efficient portfolio optimization using graph structures.

problem Optimizing portfolio weights while reducing computational complexity.
method Hierarchical graph structures and Schur complement method.
result Optimal portfolio weights can be computed efficiently by inverting small submatrices.

The paper optimizes portfolios using relative tail risk measures.

problem Optimizing portfolios with respect to relative tail risk.
method Analytic forms of portfolio CoVaR and CoCVaR derived on a market model. Monte-Carlo simulation for CoCVaR and marginal contributions. Risk budgeting method applied.
result Derivation of analytic forms for CoVaR and CoCVaR, and their marginal contributions.

Metaheuristics optimize portfolios with pre-assignment and margin trading for better risk-adjusted returns.

problem Maximizing returns while minimizing risk in portfolio optimization.
method Incorporates pre-assignment constraints and margin trading strategies using Genetic Algorithms and Particle Swarm Optimization.
result Metaheuristic-based portfolio optimization yields superior risk-adjusted returns compared to traditional methods.

The paper optimizes stock portfolios with constraints based on performance attribution.

problem Optimizing stock portfolios with performance attribution constraints.
method Minimizes expected tail loss, constrains asset allocation and selection effect, tests on Dow Jones stocks.
result Imposing constraints on asset allocation and selection effect improves portfolio performance.

Machine learning factors outperform traditional portfolio optimization methods.

problem Comparing machine learning and traditional portfolio optimization methods.
method Examined machine learning and factor-based portfolio optimization using autoencoder neural networks and dimensionality reduction techniques.
result Minimum-variance portfolios using latent factors derived from autoencoders and sparse methods outperform simpler benchmarks in risk minimization.

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.

Develops a new method for optimizing portfolios in stochastic markets.

problem Optimizing functionally generated portfolios in stochastic portfolio theory.
method Optimizes over a family of rank-based portfolios parameterized by an exponentially concave function.
result Proves existence and uniqueness of the optimization problem and provides stability estimates.

Pipeline decomposes portfolio optimization problems into smaller, solvable subproblems.

problem Large-scale portfolio optimization with constraints.
method Decomposition pipeline with preprocessing, clustering, and risk rebalancing.
result Pipeline reduces problem size by 80% and computation time.