The aim of the paper is to study empirically the influence of higher moments of the return distribution on conditional value at risk (CVaR). To be more exact, we try to reveal the extent to which the risk given by CVaR can be estimated when relying on the mean, standard deviation, skewness and...

Traditional balanced funds with a more or less constant stock allocation cannot solve the conflict of various investment horizons that most institutional investors face. In order to generate capital gains, large allocations in risky asset classes such as equities are needed. However, this is not...

In this contribution we present an empirical study that focuses the relationship between risk and return for a universe of insurance stocks in Germany during the period 1975-1998. The study is motivated by the use of a multi factor model. The proportion of explained variance ranges from 9,29% to...

Using a Monte Carlo framework, we analyze the risks and rewards of moving from an unfunded defined benefit pension system to a funded plan for German civil servants, allowing for alternative strategic contribution and investment patterns. In the process we integrate a Conditional Value at Risk...