The Problems of Correlation in the Financial Risk Management – the Contribution of Microfinance

In this paper we first introduce microfinance institutions as an alternative investment instrument. We argue that beside socially responsible features of microfinance, there exists also significant portfolio enhancement opportunity in microfinance investments. Then we provide an overview of possible ways how to evaluate the correlation between microfinance related financial instruments and conventional financial market measures of risk and return.

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Year of publication:	2009-12-21
Authors:	Janda, Karel ; Svárovská, Barbora

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Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Janda, Karel and Svárovská, Barbora (2009): The Problems of Correlation in the Financial Risk Management – the Contribution of Microfinance.
Classification:	G11 - Portfolio Choice ; G21 - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Mortgages
Source:	BASE

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