The basics of the portfolio theory are presented in the beginning of the diploma, where the main concepts include vector of mean asset returns, market portfolio, efficient frontier, etc. Then, the CAPM model is presented because of the close relationship between it and the Black-Litterman model. Based on the Markowitz portfolio allocation problem, private informations and market equilibrium, the traditional Black-Litterman model is introduced. The paper continues with the reinterpretation of the Black-Litterman model with the help of the inverse optimization. At the end of the section, an important example in the form of PV-IO is presented. The general applicability of the model is broadened through alternative measures of risk (e.g. VaR and CVaR). An important example is again provided, this time in the form of RPV-IO. The last part of the diploma is concerned with testing the newly introduced optimization problems through simulations, and later on through backtesting. The main advantages and disadvantages are highlighted in the conclusion of the paper, along with propositions for further research.
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