Mean-Variance-Skewness-Entropy Measures: A Multi-Objective Approach for Portfolio Selection

Abstract

In this study, we present a multi-objective approach based on a mean-variance-skewness-entropy portfolio selection model (MVSEM). In this approach, an entropy measure is added to the mean-variance-skewness model (MVSM) to generate a well‑diversified portfolio. Through a variety of empirical data sets, we evaluate the performance of the MVSEM in terms of several portfolio performance measures. The obtained results show that the MVSEM performs well out-of sample relative to traditional portfolio selection models.

Keywords

• portfolio selection
• entropy
• skewness
• portfolio performance measures
• out-of-sample performance