On the generalized low rank approximation of the correlation matrices arising in the asset portfolio

In this paper, we consider the generalized low rank approximation of the correlation matrices problem which arises in the asset portfolio. We first characterize the feasible set by using the Gramian representation together with a special trigonometric function transform, and then transform the generalized low rank approximation of the correlation matrices problem into an unconstrained optimization problem. Finally, we use the conjugate gradient algorithm with the strong Wolfe line search to solve the unconstrained optimization problem. Numerical examples show that our new method is feasible and effective.