Research Article

Portfolio Construction with Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework

Volume: 10 Number: 1 March 28, 2025
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Portfolio Construction with Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework

Abstract

This study includes alternative portfolio construction approaches consistent with the Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and Postmodern Portfolio Theory (PMPT). We propose a weighting strategy based on Sharpe and Sortino optimization, and unlike MPT, we create PMPT portfolios using downside metrics, such as downside risk, downside beta, and downside capital asset pricing model (D-CAPM). Portfolios consist of stocks in the Borsa Istanbul Participation 30 Index (XK030), with the stocks in the portfolio having been revised according to screening periods. In addition, we created an equally weighted portfolio and used XK030 as a benchmark for comparative analysis. The sample period covers 527 trading days between May 6, 2022, and June 28, 2024. The results show that the Sharpe portfolio consistently follows the benchmark index throughout the observation period. Sortino outperforms both the benchmark and conventional market index in some specific periods when the market has an upward trend, especially. This study provides evidence that the MPT and PMPT approaches and measures can be used in asset allocation and portfolio management. Investors can manage their assets and balance portfolio weights by implementing the models in different market conditions.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Investment and Portfolio Management

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 28, 2025

Submission Date

October 31, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 6, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Bayram, E., & Aktaş, R. (2025). Portfolio Construction with Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi, 10(1), 27-43. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1576857
AMA
1.Bayram E, Aktaş R. Portfolio Construction with Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework. EPF Journal. 2025;10(1):27-43. doi:10.30784/epfad.1576857
Chicago
Bayram, Erdi, and Rabia Aktaş. 2025. “Portfolio Construction With Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework”. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 (1): 27-43. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1576857.
EndNote
Bayram E, Aktaş R (March 1, 2025) Portfolio Construction with Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework. Ekonomi Politika ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 1 27–43.
IEEE
[1]E. Bayram and R. Aktaş, “Portfolio Construction with Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework”, EPF Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 27–43, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.30784/epfad.1576857.
ISNAD
Bayram, Erdi - Aktaş, Rabia. “Portfolio Construction With Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework”. Ekonomi Politika ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 10/1 (March 1, 2025): 27-43. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1576857.
JAMA
1.Bayram E, Aktaş R. Portfolio Construction with Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework. EPF Journal. 2025;10:27–43.
MLA
Bayram, Erdi, and Rabia Aktaş. “Portfolio Construction With Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework”. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 27-43, doi:10.30784/epfad.1576857.
Vancouver
1.Erdi Bayram, Rabia Aktaş. Portfolio Construction with Postmodern Portfolio Theory Framework. EPF Journal. 2025 Mar. 1;10(1):27-43. doi:10.30784/epfad.1576857

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