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On optimal portfolio diversification with respect to extreme risks

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  • Georg Mainik
  • Ludger Rüschendorf

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  • Georg Mainik & Ludger Rüschendorf, 2010. "On optimal portfolio diversification with respect to extreme risks," Finance and Stochastics, Springer, vol. 14(4), pages 593-623, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:finsto:v:14:y:2010:i:4:p:593-623
    DOI: 10.1007/s00780-010-0122-z
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    Keywords

    Portfolio optimization; Risk management; Diversification effects; Multivariate extremes; 62G32; 62G05; 62G20; 62P05; C13; C14; G11;
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    JEL classification:

    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • G11 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Portfolio Choice; Investment Decisions

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