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Scenario optimization technique for the assessment of downside-risk and investable portfolios in post-financial crisis

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  • Mazin A. M. Al Janabi

    (Financial Engineering and Finance & Banking, Department of Economics and Finance, College of Business and Economics, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), P. O. Box 15551, Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to develop an optimization technique for the assessment of downside-risk limits and investable financial portfolios under crisis-driven outlooks subject to applying meaningful financial and operational constraints. The simulation and testing methods are based on the renowned concept of liquidity-adjusted value-at-risk (LVaR) along with the development of an optimization risk-algorithm utilizing matrix–algebra technique. With the purpose of demonstrating the effectiveness of LVaR and stress-testing techniques, real-world quantitative analysis of structured equity portfolios are depicted for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) financial markets. To this end, several structural simulations studies are accomplished with the goal of establishing realistic financial modeling algorithm for the calculation of downside-risk parameters and to empirically assess portfolio managers' optimal and investable portfolios. The developed methodology and risk valuation algorithms can aid in advancing risk assessment and portfolio management practices in emerging markets, particularly in the wake of the most recent credit crunch and the subsequent financial turmoil.

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  • Mazin A. M. Al Janabi, 2015. "Scenario optimization technique for the assessment of downside-risk and investable portfolios in post-financial crisis," International Journal of Financial Engineering (IJFE), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 2(03), pages 1-28.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:ijfexx:v:02:y:2015:i:03:n:s2424786315500280
    DOI: 10.1142/S2424786315500280
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    Keywords

    Emerging markets; financial engineering; financial risk management; GCC financial markets; liquidity-adjusted value-at-risk; optimization; portfolio management; stress testing; C10; C13; G20; G28;
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    • C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General
    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • G20 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - General
    • G28 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Government Policy and Regulation

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