The well-known mean-variance model, see Markowitz (1952), despite its popularity and simplicity, is not able to capture the stylized facts of asset returns such as asymmetry and fat tails, which have an impact on portfolio selection, particularly when hedge funds are included.

Hitaj, A., Mercuri, L. (2013). Hedge Fund Portfolio Allocation with Higher Moments and MVG Models. In J.A. Batten, P. MacKay, N. Wagner (a cura di), Advances in Financial Risk Management Corporates, Intermediaries and Portfolios (pp. 331-346). Palgrave macmillan [10.1057/9781137025098_14].

Hedge Fund Portfolio Allocation with Higher Moments and MVG Models

Hitaj, A;
2013

Abstract

The well-known mean-variance model, see Markowitz (1952), despite its popularity and simplicity, is not able to capture the stylized facts of asset returns such as asymmetry and fat tails, which have an impact on portfolio selection, particularly when hedge funds are included.
Capitolo o saggio
Asset Return; Hedge Fund; High Moment; Mean Square Error; Portfolio Selection;
English
Advances in Financial Risk Management Corporates, Intermediaries and Portfolios
Batten, JA; MacKay, P; Wagner, N
2013
9781137025081
Palgrave macmillan
331
346
Hitaj, A., Mercuri, L. (2013). Hedge Fund Portfolio Allocation with Higher Moments and MVG Models. In J.A. Batten, P. MacKay, N. Wagner (a cura di), Advances in Financial Risk Management Corporates, Intermediaries and Portfolios (pp. 331-346). Palgrave macmillan [10.1057/9781137025098_14].
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