portfolio-construction

Automates multi-asset portfolio construction and optimization using mean-variance, Black-Litterman, risk budgeting, and rebalancing rules.

2|Updated Mar 26, 2026
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Skill: portfolio-construction
Source: https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack/tree/main/skills/portfolio-construction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tmcga/alpha-stack --skill portfolio-construction-tmcga

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a framework to build, optimize, and monitor portfolios that balance return objectives with risk and operational constraints, translating strategic aims into implementable weights and rules.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mean-variance optimization to derive efficient frontiers for multi-asset portfolios.
  • Black-Litterman integration to blend equilibrium returns with explicit views.
  • Risk budgeting, constraint handling, and leverage management for policy-driven mandates.
  • Rebalancing discipline, tax considerations, and governance output for investment committees.

Quick Start

Provide your inputs and run the optimization to generate an initial model portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions about portfolio-construction

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I optimize a multi-asset portfolio using mean-variance and Black-Litterman models?

Portfolio optimization blends mean-variance efficient frontiers with Black-Litterman views. You provide expected returns, covariance, and constraints to generate implementable asset weights and risk metrics.

What is risk budgeting and how does it apply to strategic asset allocation?

Risk budgeting allocates portfolio risk across assets rather than capital. It requires covariance inputs and risk aversion parameters to output weight distributions that match specific risk constraints.

Can I apply leverage limits and operational constraints to portfolio rebalancing?

Yes, constraint-driven rebalancing supports leverage management and policy-driven mandates. You input constraints and benchmarks to output rebalancing rules that maintain target allocations.

What inputs do I need to generate efficient frontiers for tactical asset allocation?

Generating efficient frontiers requires expected returns, covariance matrices, and risk aversion inputs. The optimization outputs frontier curves mapping return objectives against risk levels.

Does this approach support Black-Litterman integration for blending equilibrium returns with explicit market views?

Black-Litterman integration combines equilibrium returns with your explicit views. It requires covariance data and view matrices to output adjusted expected returns and optimized portfolio weights.

What's the best way to handle tax considerations during portfolio rebalancing?

Rebalancing discipline incorporates tax considerations alongside governance outputs. You apply constraint-driven rules to minimize tax impacts while generating rebalancing guidance for investment committees.