Mean-Variance Optimization Is a Good Choice, But for Other Reasons than You Might Think

Mean-variance portfolio optimization is more popular than optimization procedures that employ downside risk measures such as the semivariance, despite the latter being more in line with the preferences of a rational investor. We describe strengths and weaknesses of semivariance and how to minimize i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Andrea Rigamonti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Risks
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9091/8/1/29