Multi-Criteria Fuzzy Portfolio Optimization Considering Varying Levels of Investor Expectations

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Prof., Department of Financial Engineering, Faculty of Accounting and Financial Sciences, College of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

2 Associate Prof., Department of Finance and Insurance, Faculty of Accounting and Financial Sciences, College of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

3 Ph.D. Candidate, Department Financial Engineering, Kish International Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

10.22059/frj.2024.372592.1007574

Abstract

Objective
The objective of the present research is the optimization of investment portfolios, considering all significant criteria for investors in a fuzzy environment, and taking into account various levels of investor expectations for each criterion based on their risk preferences. On one hand, the utilization of fuzzy logic in modeling this problem can enhance its alignment with real-world conditions by accommodating uncertainty in input data. On the other hand, the proposed model for portfolio selection incorporates not only risk and return as key factors for investors but also considers other important factors. These factors include short-term and long-term returns, liquidity, maximum and minimum investment ratios in each asset, dividend distribution, and cardinality constraint (the number of assets within the portfolio). Another objective of this research is to present an innovative model compared to existing ones by incorporating a logistic fuzzy membership function to model various levels of investor expectations. This enables the formation of investment portfolios based on the priorities of investors with different risk appetites regarding different criteria.
 
Methods
The method of conducting this research involves initially addressing the optimization modeling of a nonlinear multi-objective problem in a fuzzy environment, considering all crucial factors for investors. Subsequently, employing quantitative methods and the foundations of fuzzy logic, we transform the problem into a single-objective linear problem, making it amenable to solution using conventional optimization methods and software. Ultimately, utilizing data from the 50 most active companies on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) market, we implement the model and analyze the results.
 
Results
The research results indicate that the proposed model yields a return more than twice that of the index of the 50 most active companies on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) for both aggressive and conservative investors. Additionally, the model, by incorporating a logistic-shaped membership function for various problem objectives, can be customized for investors with aggressive (risk-tolerant) or conservative (risk-averse) strategies. This customization is attributed to a parameter that determines the shape of the membership function in logistic functions, allowing the prioritization of different factors such as risk, short-term and long-term returns, liquidity, or dividend distribution for investors with varying levels of risk tolerance.
 
Conclusion
The utilization of logistic-shaped membership functions in a fuzzy environment, along with diverse criteria, can personalize the investment portfolio selection model for investors with different characteristics. This customization enables investors with various risk tolerances to construct a portfolio according to their priorities. This adaptability significantly enhances the practical applicability of the portfolio selection problem in the real world. Furthermore, employing computational methods and fuzzy principles allows the transformation of a nonlinear multi-objective problem into a single-objective linear model, facilitating its implementation and resolution.

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Financial Research Journal
Volume 27, Issue 1
2025
Pages 1-30

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