Navigating Complexity: Constrained Portfolio Analysis in High Dimensions with Tracking Error and Weight Constraints (2402.17523v1)
Abstract: This paper analyzes the statistical properties of constrained portfolio formation in a high dimensional portfolio with a large number of assets. Namely, we consider portfolios with tracking error constraints, portfolios with tracking error jointly with weight (equality or inequality) restrictions, and portfolios with only weight restrictions. Tracking error is the portfolio's performance measured against a benchmark (an index usually), {\color{black}{and weight constraints refers to specific allocation of assets within the portfolio, which often come in the form of regulatory requirement or fund prospectus.}} We show how these portfolios can be estimated consistently in large dimensions, even when the number of assets is larger than the time span of the portfolio. We also provide rate of convergence results for weights of the constrained portfolio, risk of the constrained portfolio and the Sharpe Ratio of the constrained portfolio. To achieve those results we use a new machine learning technique that merges factor models with nodewise regression in statistics. Simulation results and empirics show very good performance of our method.
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