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Optema

Idea generation to automated portfolio construction

Optema is a powerful yet easy to use tool designed to assist in idea generation and portfolio construction. It is well suited to the ad-hoc creation of index tracking or tilted portfolios or can be incorporated, as a DLL, into a fully automated system. It offers an unparalleled combination of speed, features and practicality in a very easy to use wrapper.

Key Features:
  • Uses EMA or user defined risk-model
  • Fast
    • Uses interior point algorithm optimised to work with factor models
    • Efficiently handles sparse matrices - quadratics and linear constraints
    • Tweak option on output allows quick and easy experimentation
  • Proprietary genetic algorithm solves best n type problems
    • Limit number of stocks in final portfolio
    • Generate shortlist of best trade ideas
  • Target tracking error or build full efficient frontier
  • Long only, long-short or market neutral portfolios
  • Customisable – system or user defined constraints
  • Correct treatment of residual risk of composites
  • Easy-to-use with intelligent wizard
  • Up and running in 5 minutes or available in DLL form. 
Please feel free to Contact EMA or telephone +44 (20) 7397 8395 for further details.