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Portfolio optimisation and hedge fund style allocation decisions

This paper attempts to evaluate the out-of-sample performance of an improved estimator of the covariance structure of hedge fund index returns, focusing on its use for optimal portfolio selection. A revisited version of this paper was published in the Fall 2002 issue of the Journal of Alternative Investments.

Author(s):

Noël Amenc, Lionel Martellini

Summary:

This paper attempts to evaluate the out-of-sample performance of an improved estimator of the covariance structure of hedge fund index returns, focusing on its use for optimal portfolio selection. A revisited version of this paper was published in the Fall 2002 issue of the Journal of Alternative Investments.

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Type : Working paper
Date : 01/01/2003
Keywords :

Asset Allocation