We propose a comparison of the performance of two alternative approaches for tactical asset allocation (TAA) strategies. Both methods rely on the predictability in series of returns. One approach derives optimal aggressiveness factors, which define the weighting in the portfolio, from...

Hedge funds offer desirable risk-return profiles; but we also find high management fees, lack of transparency and worse, very limited liquidity (they are often closed to new investors and disinvestment fees can be prohibitive). This creates an incentive to replicate the attractive features of...

The assessment of models of financial market behavior requires evaluation tools. When complexity hinders a direct estimation approach, e.g., for agent based microsimulation models or complex multifractal models, simulation based estimators might provide an alternative. In order to apply such...