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This chapter reviews multistage financial planning models, with a focus on practical approaches for optimizing investorsĀ“ performance over time. We discuss two major frameworks for constructing financial planning models: (1) policy rule simulation and optimization and (2) multistage stochastic programming. We advocate an integrated approach, in which a stylized stochastic program helps the investor discover robust decision/policy rules. In the second stage, the policy optimizer compares policy rules as well as provides additional information about future investment performance. To illustrate benefits, we apply the dual strategy to the defined benefit pension plans in the USA
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The advantages of the equal weighted S&P 500 index is partially due to rebalancing gains and partially due to the higher performance of midsize companies over the discussed period.
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Mulvey, J.M., Kim, W.C. (2010). Multistage Financial Planning Models: Integrating Stochastic Programs and Policy Simulators. In: Infanger, G. (eds) Stochastic Programming. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 150. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1642-6_12
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