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CODICE 41605
ANNO ACCADEMICO 2016/2017
CFU
SETTORE SCIENTIFICO DISCIPLINARE SECS-S/06
LINGUA Italiano
SEDE
PERIODO 2° Semestre
MATERIALE DIDATTICO AULAWEB

OBIETTIVI E CONTENUTI

OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI

Il corso si propone di illustrare alcuni modelli matematici che vengono utilizzati nella gestione dei portafogli finanziari.

OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI (DETTAGLIO)

An introduction to mathematical methods focusing on portfolio optimization. Starting from the model of asset allocation of Markowitz, the student will be introduced to classical portfolio theory, to move to allocation methods based on Value at Risk, Expected Shortfall, as well as to techniques relying on bootstrap.

MODALITA' DIDATTICHE

Modalità didattiche

Lessons held by the referee teacher as well as cases study. The course will utilize R data analysis and statistical modeling.

Presente su Aulaweb

Yes   X  No ☐

 

PROGRAMMA/CONTENUTO

Part I: Portfolio selection à la Markowitz 

Returns calculation. Stylized facts: lack of correlation; Quadratic Positive Correlation; Absence of Normality. Mean-Variance Model: the case of two assets and the general case. Graphical analysis,. Implications. The separation theorem and its financial interpretation. Efficient portfolios by way of matrix algebra. The efficient frontier. The model with a risk-free asset. An outline on CAPM and market line.

 

Part II: Risk Measures.

A quantile-based approach. Coherent risk measures. Value-at-Risk: definition and statistical implications.  Expected Shortfall: definition and statistical implications. Some tests on VaR.

 

Part III: Advanced Asset Allocation.

Outline of bootstrap techniques. The resampling approach by Michaud. The Black-Litterman model. Mean-variance-skewness  models of asset allocation. Portfolio optimization based on risk measures.

 

TESTI/BIBLIOGRAFIA

The classes material will be set in the classroom at the beginning of the lessons, as well as published on Aulaweb.

DOCENTI E COMMISSIONI

Commissione d'esame

MARINA RESTA (Presidente)

LUCA PERSICO

LEZIONI

INIZIO LEZIONI

Sem: I

19 settembre - 15 dicembre 2016

Orari delle lezioni

MODERN PORTFOLIO THEORY

ESAMI

MODALITA' D'ESAME

Scritto

MODALITA' DI ACCERTAMENTO

Modalità di accertamento

Esame    X scritto ☐ orale  ☐   altro: The students will present and discuss a report according to the indications provided by the teacher during the lessons.

Ripetizione dell’esame

Three times in the first session. It is mandatory to sign for the examination through the web portal.

Calendario appelli

Data appello Orario Luogo Tipologia Note
09/06/2017 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
26/06/2017 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
10/07/2017 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
24/07/2017 09:30 GENOVA Scritto
12/09/2017 09:30 GENOVA Scritto

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

Eventuali propedeuticità e/o pre requisiti consigliati
 

Risultati di apprendimento previsti
  • Knowledge and understanding.  Students must acquire adequate knowledge and understanding of effective asset allocation tools.
  • Applying knowledge and understanding. Students should be able to apply their knowledge to solv problems of optimal allocation in the presence of risk.
  • Independent judgment capabilities. The students should know how to use the learned skills both at the conceptual and at the operational level in different application contexts.
  • Communication skills. Students should acquire the technical language of the discipline to keep in touch, both clearly and unambiguously, with specialists.
  • Learning skills. Students must develop proper learning skills to to independently investigate major issues of the field, withinh their operative working framework.

Informazioni aggiuntive per gli studenti non frequentanti

 

Modalità didattiche

 The course will utilize R data analysis and statistical modeling.

Obblighi

  

Testi di studio

The classes material will be set in the classroom at the beginning of the lessons, as well as published on Aulaweb.

Modalità di accertamento

Esame    X scritto ☐ orale  ☐   altro: The students will present and discuss a report according to the indications provided by the teacher during the lessons.

Ripetizione dell’esame

Three times in the first session. It is mandatory to sign for the examination through the web portal.