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A simple nonparametric approach to low-dimension, shortfall-based portfolio selection

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This paper develops a simple, low-dimension portfolio selection rule based on minimizing the probability of realizing a return below some pre-determined benchmark or target rate. Unlike most shortfall-based methods, which employ approximations to the shortfall probability, this method operates directly on the complementary Heaviside function representation of the in-sample shortfall probability. Thus, no behavioral assumptions, other than the notion of shortfall minimization, enter the portfolio selection process.

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  • Haley, M. Ryan, 2008. "A simple nonparametric approach to low-dimension, shortfall-based portfolio selection," Finance Research Letters, Elsevier, vol. 5(3), pages 183-190, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finlet:v:5:y:2008:i:3:p:183-190
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    1. M. Ryan Haley & Charles Whiteman, 2008. "Generalized Safety First and a New Twist on Portfolio Performance," Econometric Reviews, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(4-6), pages 457-483.
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    3. M. Ryan Haley & Harry J. Paarsch & Charles H. Whiteman, 2013. "Smoothed safety first and the holding of assets," Quantitative Finance, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(2), pages 167-176, January.
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