Z-score vs minimum variance preselection methods for constructing small portfolios

Several contributions in the literature argue that a significant in-sample risk reduction can be obtained by investing in a relatively small number of assets in an investment universe. Furthermore, selecting small portfolios seems to yield good out-of-sample performances in practice. This analysis p...

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Main Authors: Francesco Cesarone, Fabiomassimo Mango, Gabriele Sabato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: LLC "CPC "Business Perspectives" 2020-02-01
Series:Investment Management & Financial Innovations
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Online Access:https://businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/13120/IMFI_2020_01_Cesarone.pdf