Optimal Trading Strategy with Optimal Horizon
Journal Of Investment Management (JOIM), Third Quarter 2008
Posted: 7 Oct 2008 Last revised: 19 Oct 2010
Date Written: October 6, 2008
Abstract
Portfolio implementation is an essential part of active investment strategies. The trading horizon-the length of time allocated for trade implementation, is an important consideration in portfolio trading. Previous research on optimal trading limits the trading horizon as a fixed value. In this paper, we treat it as an endogenous factor and find the optimal trading horizon as a part of optimal trading strategy to further reduce trading costs. We derive analytical results for optimal trading strategy with optimal horizon and provide numerical examples for illustration.
Keywords: Optimal trading, trading horizon, portfolio management
JEL Classification: G00
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