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Portable Alpha and Portable Beta Strategies in the eurozone: Implementing Active Asset Allocation Decisions using Equity Index Options and Futures
In this paper, we show how portfolio managers in the Euro-zone can benefit from using derivatives markets to actively manage their asset allocation decisions in a systematic manner. Using a robust econometric process based on a non-linear multi-factor thick and recursive modeling approach, we report statistically and economically significant evidence of predictability in Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 excess return. These econometric forecasts can be turned into active portfolio decisions and implemented via Eurex index futures to generate active asset allocation portable alpha benefits. A revisited version of this paper was published in the Summer 2004 issue of The Journal of Portfolio Management.
Author(s):
Noël Amenc, Philippe Malaise, Lionel Martellini, Daphne Sfeir
Summary:
In this paper, we show how portfolio managers in the Euro-zone can benefit from using derivatives markets to actively manage their asset allocation decisions in a systematic manner. Using a robust econometric process based on a non-linear multi-factor thick and recursive modeling approach, we report statistically and economically significant evidence of predictability in Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 excess return. These econometric forecasts can be turned into active portfolio decisions and implemented via Eurex index futures to generate active asset allocation portable alpha benefits. A revisited version of this paper was published in the Summer 2004 issue of The Journal of Portfolio Management.
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Register/Log in| Type : | Working paper |
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| Date : | 10/01/2003 |
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Asset Allocation |
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