Software Decisions for a Neutral Portfolio of Securities
Ivan Popchev, Nadya Velinova
Institute of Information Technologies, 1113 Sofia
Abstract: The aim of this article is to demonstrate how some software programs and products can be used to solve problems, connected with the construction of a neutral portfolio of securities. Some practical examples for analyzing the neutral portfolio of securities are presented. The primary motivation for constructing a neutral portfolio of securities is to create an exposure to specific risk without mixing any directional risk.
The software programs used for solving the financial problems have many advantages. These programs are highly portable and integratable Internet based portfolio management systems. They are helping major corporations, government entities and smaller companies to realize their goals.
Keywords: risk neutrality, Neutral Portfolio of Securities, the “Greeks”, sensitivities, software programs and calculators.