Article: Enhancing portfolio risk management: a comparative study of parametric, non-parametric, and Monte Carlo methods, with VaR and percentile ranking Journal: International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets (IJBEM) 2024 Vol.16 No.3 pp.411 - 428 Abstract: In this paper, we propose a methodology to effectively manage portfolio risk and allocate capital. By taking a scientific, proactive approach, and understanding the risk associated with each asset before creating a portfolio, it is possible to minimise overall portfolio risk by distributing capital in a diverse and systematic manner. To achieve this, we suggest combining value-at-risk (VaR) with other statistical measures like the percentile rank and the empirical rule. Through this research, we found that this combination can significantly reduce potential portfolio losses when compared with an equally weighted portfolio. The results are based on an analysis of 30,200 daily historical prices between January 2011 and December 2022, using three different methods: historical (non-parametric), variance-covariance (parametric), and Monte Carlo. These findings underscore the importance of proactively managing risks along with allocating capital and highlight the benefits of using a data-driven, systematic approach to portfolio management. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Enhancing portfolio risk management: a comparative study of parametric, non-parametric, and Monte Carlo methods, with VaR and percentile ranking

Authors: Aris Shokri; Alexios Kythreotis

Addresses: European University Cyprus, Engomi, Cyprus ' European University Cyprus, Engomi, Cyprus

Abstract: In this paper, we propose a methodology to effectively manage portfolio risk and allocate capital. By taking a scientific, proactive approach, and understanding the risk associated with each asset before creating a portfolio, it is possible to minimise overall portfolio risk by distributing capital in a diverse and systematic manner. To achieve this, we suggest combining value-at-risk (VaR) with other statistical measures like the percentile rank and the empirical rule. Through this research, we found that this combination can significantly reduce potential portfolio losses when compared with an equally weighted portfolio. The results are based on an analysis of 30,200 daily historical prices between January 2011 and December 2022, using three different methods: historical (non-parametric), variance-covariance (parametric), and Monte Carlo. These findings underscore the importance of proactively managing risks along with allocating capital and highlight the benefits of using a data-driven, systematic approach to portfolio management.

Keywords: portfolio management; risk management; capital allocation; value-at-risk; VaR; Monte Carlo.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBEM.2024.139472

International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets, 2024 Vol.16 No.3, pp.411 - 428

Received: 13 Oct 2023
Accepted: 28 Dec 2023
Published online: 02 Jul 2024 *

Title: Enhancing portfolio risk management: a comparative study of parametric, non-parametric, and Monte Carlo methods, with VaR and percentile ranking

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