A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Mean-Variance and Single-Index Models in Portfolio Optimization
Öz
The Mean-Variance (MV) Model and the Single-Index (SI) Model are core theories that play a significant role in financial portfolio management, with numerous studies contrasting these models in terms of their risk and return estimation performance. Due to conflicting conclusions in primary studies, both the Markowitz Portfolio Theory via the MV model and the SI model introduced by Sharpe (1964) are considered effective for portfolio optimization. The study aims to compare the MV Model and the SI by using Meta-Analysis. The meta-analysis method is used to reach an overall conclusion and to investigate which model is more useful based on all the studies of portfolio optimization analysis conducted on 48 studies examining portfolio optimization comparisons of the MV and the SI models. The empirical results confirm that there is no reason to compare the MV and SI models. The study provides the significance of integrating financial heterogeneity among investments into portfolio optimization frameworks.
Anahtar Kelimeler
- Portfolio Optimization
- Markowitz Portfolio Theory
- Single-Index Model
- Mean-Variance Model
- Meta-Analysis
Destekleyen Kurum
Etik Beyan
Kaynakça
- Agarwal, S., & Muppalaneni, N. B. (2022). Portfolio optimization in stocks using mean-variance optimization and the efficient frontier. International Journal of Information Technology, 14(6), 2917-2926. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41870-022-01052-2
- AlHalaseh, R. H., & Al Shawawreh, F. K. (2024). Enhancing portfolio optimization: A comparative analysis of the mean-variance Markowitz model and risk-parity contribution strategies. Corporate and Business Strategy Review, 5(3), 124-136. https://doi.org/10.22495/cbsrv5i3art12
- Alkindi, F., Sadalia, I., & Muda, I. (2023). Analysis of optimal stock portfolio investment in Lq45 Index Uses The Markowitz Model and Single Index Model. Journal of Accounting Research, Utility Finance and Digital Assets, 2(2), 644-654. https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20221125
- Aksaraylı, M., & Pala, O. (2018). BIST 30 endeksinde portföy seçimi için yeni bir kısmi hedef programlama yaklaşımı. Balkan Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 7(13), 119-134.
- Avunduk, O. (2019). Markowitz ve Elton – Gruber yöntemleri ile portföy optimizasyonu ve BİST 100 endeks verileri üzerine uygulanması [Master’s Thesis]. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi.
- Başar, G. P., & Kuvat, Ö. (2020). Optimum portföy oluşturma: BIST kurumsal yönetim endeksi (XKURY) üzerine bir uygulama. Optimum Ekonomi ve Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi, 7(1), 161-180. https://doi.org/10.17541/optimum.555198
- Bekhet, H. A., & Matar, A. (2011). Analyzing risk-adjusted performance: Markwoitz and Single Index approach in Amman Stock Exchange. In International Conference on Management (ICM) Proceeding (305-321).
- Birgili, E., & Tuna, G. (2010). Markowitz ve tek endeks modellerinin uygulanması: İMKB 30 endeksi üzerinde karşılaştırmalı analiz. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, 15(3), 1-18.
Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Finansal Ekonomi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Ağustos 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
6 Kasım 2025
Kabul Tarihi
14 Mayıs 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 17 Sayı: 51

