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48 results for reference portfolio

Optimizes a portfolio for an investor preferring accepted securities over a reference security.

problem Investor preference for a set of securities over a reference security with constraints.
method Mean-variance optimization with Sharpe Ratio performance measurement.
result Derives an optimal portfolio that maximizes returns while minimizing risk.

Study shows mutual funds add little value for uninformed investors.

problem Understanding the performance of actively managed equity mutual funds for uninformed investors.
method Constructed a reference portfolio using prices and supply information, analyzed various subsets of funds, and compared to market index.
result Mutual funds provide insignificant alpha for uninformed investors, with negative and significant alpha when compared to the market index.

This paper optimizes portfolio selection by penalizing tracking error, improving Sharpe ratio.

problem Optimizing portfolio allocation with a penalty for deviation from a reference portfolio.
method Formulated as a McKean-Vlasov control problem, provides explicit solutions and asymptotic expansions.
result The penalized portfolio strategy outperforms standard mean-variance and reference portfolios in most cases.

Paper explains DRL strategies for portfolio management using linear models.

problem Difficulty in understanding DRL-based trading strategies.
method Empirical approach using linear models and integrated gradients.
result DRL agents show stronger multi-step prediction power than machine learning methods.

We analyze correlations among stock returns via a series of widely adopted parameters which we refer to as explanatory variables. We subsequently exploit the results to propose a long only quantitative adaptive technique to construct a profitable portfolio of assets which exhibits minor drawdowns and higher recoveries …

2018-06-13abs ↗pdf ↗

We discuss the use of saddlepoint methods in the analysis of portfolios, with particular reference to credit portfolios. The objective is to proceed from a model of the loss distribution, given through probabilities, correlations and the like, to an analytical approximation of the distribution. Once this is done we sho…

2011-12-30abs ↗pdf ↗

Introduces PIT-plot for prioritizing projects based on their impact.

problem Optimizing R&D investments in project portfolios.
method Develops a new tool (PIT-plot) focusing on project impact rather than project properties.
result Identifies projects with the largest impact for risk mitigation or value-adding.

In this work, we consider the optimal portfolio selection problem under hard constraints on trading amounts, transaction costs and different rates for borrowing and lending when the risky asset returns are serially correlated. No assumptions about the correlation structure between different time points or about the dis…

2014-10-29abs ↗pdf ↗

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.

Investigates fund separations and stability for long-term optimal investments.

problem Optimizing long-term investments in an incomplete market with risky and safe assets.
method Analyzes three market models with different state variable processes to find optimal portfolios and prove convergence stability.
result Dynamic optimal portfolios converge to static portfolios over time, with vanishing sensitivities in the long run.

A method for dynamic portfolio choice with uncertain parameters using Pontryagin projection.

problem Continuous-time CRRA portfolio choice in markets with estimated and uncertain coefficients.
method Simulation-based two-stage solver (DPO + Pontryagin projection) to maximize ex-ante objective.
result Projection stabilizes learning and accurately recovers analytic decisions, improving over model-free PPO.

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 explores limitations of generative models in finance, proposing a new method for portfolio generation.

problem Challenges in applying generative models to financial portfolio and risk management.
method Theoretical analysis and empirical testing of generative models, proposing a new pipeline for multivariate return generation.
result A new method for generating multivariate returns that meets portfolio evaluation standards and avoids pitfalls.

Asymmetry PRISM outperforms CPU and GPU solvers for institutional rebalancing.

problem Institutional rebalancing with deadline constraints
method Asymmetry PRISM
result Asymmetry PRISM-CPU is 4.5x to 24.1x faster than the fastest completed reference row in the same lane.

Bayesian approach for constructing and rebalancing sparse index-tracking portfolios.

problem Sparse tracking of a reference index with uncertainty quantification.
method Sparse linear regression with Laplace prior, empirical-Bayes calibration, Langevin-type MCMC, threshold-based rules.
result Posterior uncertainty on tracking error, portfolio composition, and rebalancing moves.

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.

AI system analyzes financial analyst recommendations and track records for portfolio construction.

problem Human PMs rely on analyst recommendations and track records for portfolio decisions.
method Develops AI-based Recommender Systems to replicate analyst conviction and track records.
result AI can improve portfolio construction by integrating analyst conviction and track records.

New model approximates sparse mean-CVaR portfolio optimization efficiently.

problem NP-hard 0\ell_0-constrained mean-CVaR optimization.
method Proximal alternating linearized minimization algorithm with nested fixed-point proximity.
result The model offers a guaranteed approximation of the 0\ell_0-constrained mean-CVaR model.

Geometric Brownian motion simulates stock prices for Brazilian small caps index.

problem Simulating stock prices for the Brazilian small caps index.
method Used geometric Brownian motion to simulate stock prices of Brazilian small caps index using historical data.
result Simulated prices better for portfolios with higher returns, lower risks, and higher Sharpe Indexes.

New EPS insurance offers partial protection against superannuation losses.

problem Lack of efficient investment insurance for superannuation holders.
method Developed a new financial derivative, equity protection swap (EPS), and derived a fair pricing formula.
result EPS can be an efficient investment insurance tool for superannuation accounts.

We study Atlas-type models of equity markets with local characteristics that depend on both name and rank, and in ways that induce a stable capital distribution. Ergodic properties and rankings of processes are examined with reference to the theory of reflected Brownian motions in polyhedral domains. In the context of …

2009-09-01abs ↗pdf ↗

WaveCorr uses deep reinforcement learning to manage portfolios more effectively.

problem Dynamic portfolio rebalancing with multiple factors.
method Introduces WaveCorr, a DRL network with permutation invariant correlation processing.
result WaveCorr outperforms existing methods with up to 25% improvement in Sharpe ratio.

The present study introduce the human capital component to the Fama and French five-factor model proposing an equilibrium six-factor asset pricing model. The study employs an aggregate of four sets of portfolios mimicking size and industry with varying dimensions. The first set consists of three set of six portfolios e…

2018-09-21abs ↗pdf ↗

EGAB algorithms improve online portfolio selection.

problem Online portfolio selection problem.
method Generalized exponentiated gradient (EG) updates with Alpha-Beta divergence regularization.
result EGAB algorithms enhance portfolio performance, especially with transaction costs.

We introduce a dynamic credit portfolio framework where optimal investment strategies are robust against misspecifications of the reference credit model. The risk-averse investor models his fear of credit risk misspecification by considering a set of plausible alternatives whose expected log likelihood ratios are penal…

2016-03-27abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper simplifies hedging and portfolio allocation in markets without a risk-free asset.

problem Optimal hedging and portfolio allocation in markets without a risk-free asset.
method Establishes equivalence between hedging with and without numeraire change, uses oblique projections.
result Explicit expressions for optimal strategies and efficient frontier computation.

New method improves portfolio selection by filtering noisy covariance matrices.

problem Noisy covariance matrices in financial datasets affect portfolio performance evaluation.
method Combinatorial Optimization approach using Mixed Integer Quadratic Programming.
result Our method outperforms existing filtering strategies for real financial datasets.

Develops risk measures for markets with constraints and costs.

problem Risk measures in markets with portfolio constraints and transaction costs.
method Embeds portfolio constraints and transaction costs into securities market; provides comprehensive analysis of risk measures properties.
result Establishes dual representations for convex and quasiconvex risk measures.

Proposes a robust and sparse portfolio selection model to reduce estimation errors and transaction costs.

problem Reduces impact of estimation errors and fixed transaction costs in portfolio selection.
method Develops an efficient algorithm to solve a mixed integer problem with an ellipsoidal uncertainty set.
result Proves the convergence of the algorithm to at least a local minimizer with a locally linear convergence rate.

Within the context of risk integration, we introduce in risk measurement stochastic holding period (SHP) models. This is done in order to obtain a `liquidity-adjusted risk measure' characterized by the absence of a fixed time horizon. The underlying assumption is that - due to changes on market liquidity conditions - o…

2010-09-20abs ↗pdf ↗

We derive asset pricing formula for markets with incomplete information and subjective views.

problem Asset pricing in markets with informational imperfections and subjective investor beliefs.
method Closed-form market equilibrium formula based on Merton's model, non-linear system of equations, conditional posterior distribution.
result Derivation of market reference model for excess returns under random shadow-costs.