Global minimum variance portfolio optimisation under some model risk: A robust regression-based approach
Maillet, Bertrand B.; Tokpavi, Sessi; Vaucher, Benoit (2015), Global minimum variance portfolio optimisation under some model risk: A robust regression-based approach, European Journal of Operational Research, 244, 1, p. 289-299. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2015.01.010
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2015Journal name
European Journal of Operational ResearchVolume
244Number
1Publisher
Elsevier
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289-299
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The global minimum variance portfolio computed using the sample covariance matrix is known to be negatively affected by parameter uncertainty, an important component of model risk. Using a robust approach, we introduce a portfolio rule for investors who wish to invest in the global minimum variance portfolio due to its strong historical track record, but seek a rule that is robust to parameter uncertainty. Our robust portfolio corresponds theoretically to the global minimum variance portfolio in the worst-case scenario, with respect to a set of plausible alternative estimators of the covariance matrix, in the neighbourhood of the sample covariance matrix. Hence, it provides protection against errors in the reference sample covariance matrix. Monte Carlo simulations illustrate the dominance of the robust portfolio over its non-robust counterpart, in terms of portfolio stability, variance and risk-adjusted returns. Empirically, we compare the out-of-sample performance of the robust portfolio to various competing minimum variance portfolio rules in the literature. We observe that the robust portfolio often has lower turnover and variance and higher Sharpe ratios than the competing minimum variance portfolios.Subjects / Keywords
Global minimum variance portfolio; Model risk; Parameter uncertainty; Robust least squares; Robust portfolioRelated items
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