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Process of selecting a portfolio

Portfolio optimization is the process of selecting an optimal portfolio, out of a set of considered portfolios, according to some objective. The objective typically maximizes factors such as expected return, and minimizes costs like financial risk, resulting in a multi-objective optimization problem. Factors being considered may range from tangible to intangible. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Portfolio optimizationA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Meta-heuristics for portfolio optimizationInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Portfolio optimizationThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Global Portfolio OptimizationCited 1,458 times
  5. Go sideways: Markowitz modelA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Modern portfolio theoryA closely related topic

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