Open Journal of Business and Management

Volume 11, Issue 3 (May 2023)

ISSN Print: 2329-3284   ISSN Online: 2329-3292

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Stock Selection Using Skewness to Construct a Portfolio and the Effects of Variables on Portfolio Return

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DOI: 10.4236/ojbm.2023.113055    228 Downloads   1,207 Views  Citations

ABSTRACT

This study aims to investigate the effects of stock selection while constructing a portfolio using Skewness as well as the factors affecting portfolio return. This study was carried out in three stages: stock selection based on skewness, asset allocation based on Quadratic Programming, and portfolio return calculation based on market return and external factors. To assess and select portfolios, this study employs a novel methodology that combines key financial and non-financial characteristics with a skewness model. The research’s findings are as follows. First, skewness could be used to select the stocks that are added to a portfolio. Second, the market capitalization weighted portfolio generated the best return compared to the other two portfolios. Third, market return and the pandemic era have a significant impact on portfolio returns that are equally weighted, market capitalization weighted, and Markowitz weighted. Fourth, investors do not require fund management expertise to manage investor funds.

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Manurung, A. , Machdar, N. , Foeh, J. and Sinaga, J. (2023) Stock Selection Using Skewness to Construct a Portfolio and the Effects of Variables on Portfolio Return. Open Journal of Business and Management, 11, 1000-1012. doi: 10.4236/ojbm.2023.113055.

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