Besides profitability and risk, liquidity is another important aspect in any investment decision. In the current financial crisis, the liquidity aspect was largely ignored by many asset managers. At the beginning the present paper shows some instruments for measuring liquidity. Subsequently, a number of concepts for portfolio insurance are introduced and applied to the liquidity risk. Developing the LaVaRPI and LaVaRTIPP by modifying the classic portfolio insurances, more portfolio value can be secured against market impacts during times of higher market volatility and increased liquidity risks.
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Besides profitability and risk, liquidity is another important aspect in any investment decision. In the current financial crisis, the liquidity aspect was largely ignored by many asset managers. At the beginning the present paper shows some instruments for measuring liquidity. Subsequently, a number of concepts for portfolio insurance are introduced and applied to the liquidity risk. Developing the LaVaRPI and LaVaRTIPP by modifying the classic portfolio insurances, more portfolio value can be...
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