Books:
  • Robust Portfolio Optimization and Management by F. Fabozzi, P. Kolm, D. Pachamanova and S. Focardi (J. Wiley & Sons, 2007) brings together concepts from finance, economic theory, robust statistics, econometrics, and robust optimization, and illustrates that they are part of the same theoretical and practical environment-in a way that even a non-specialized audience can understand and appreciate. The book emphasizes a practical treatment of the subject, and translates complex concepts into real-world applications for robust return forecasting and asset allocation optimization. The authors address a number of issues in portfolio allocation and rebalancing. In particular, they discuss how to make portfolio management robust with respect to model risk, long-term views of the market, and market frictions such as trading costs.

    The themes in the book - along with the numerous examples of applications and sample computer code - would be of interest to practitioners and analysts who have to develop and use portfolio management applications on a daily basis. At the same time, the topics are addressed in a theoretically rigorous way and references to the original works are provided, so the book should be of interest to academics, students, and researchers who need an updated and integrated view of the theory and practice of portfolio management.

    Robust Portfolio Optimization and Management is available from bookstores, from online booksellers such as Amazon, and from the publisher's website.

Book Chapters:
  • "Monte Carlo Simulation in Finance," Handbook of Finance, Vol. 3, Frank Fabozzi (ed.), J. Wiley & Sons, 2008
  • "Robust Portfolio Optimization" (with P. Kolm, F. Fabozzi, and S. Focardi), Handbook of Finance, Vol. 3, Frank Fabozzi (ed.), J. Wiley & Sons, 2008
  • "Quantitative Investment Management Today and Tomorrow" (with P. Kolm, F. Fabozzi, and S. Focardi), Handbook of Finance, Vol. 3, Frank Fabozzi (ed.), J. Wiley & Sons, 2008