Ergodicity and Law-of-large numbers for the Volterra Cox-Ingersoll-Ross process

We study the Volterra Volterra Cox-Ingersoll-Ross process on $\mathbb{R}_+$ and its stationary version. Based on a fine asymptotic analysis of the corresponding Volterra Riccati equation combined with the affine transformation formula, we first show that the finite-dimensional distributions of this

September 6, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Global Stock Market Volatility Forecasting Incorporating Dynamic Graphs and All Trading Days

This paper introduces a global stock market volatility forecasting model that enhances forecasting accuracy and practical utility in real-world financial decision-making by integrating dynamic graph structures and encompassing all active trading days of different stock markets. The model employs a s

September 6, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Optimal post-retirement investment under longevity risk in collective funds

We study the optimal investment problem for a homogeneous collective of $n$ individuals investing in a Black-Scholes model subject to longevity risk with Epstein–Zin preferences. %and with preferences given by power utility. We compute analytic formulae for the optimal investment strategy, consumpt

September 6, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Pricing and hedging of decentralised lending contracts

We study the loan contracts offered by decentralised loan protocols (DLPs) through the lens of financial derivatives. DLPs, which effectively are clearinghouses, facilitate transactions between option buyers (i.e. borrowers) and option sellers (i.e. lenders). The loan-to-value at which the contract

September 6, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Quantifying Seasonal Weather Risk in Indian Markets: Stochastic Model for Risk-Averse State-Specific Temperature Derivative Pricing

This technical report presents a stochastic model for pricing weather derivatives and devising hedging strategies tailored to Indian markets. We model temperature dynamics using a modified Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process with jumps to account for sudden shocks, such as heatwaves and coldwaves. Historical

September 6, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Robust Elicitable Functionals

Elicitable functionals and (strictly) consistent scoring functions are of interest due to their utility of determining (uniquely) optimal forecasts, and thus the ability to effectively backtest predictions. However, in practice, assuming that a distribution is correctly specified is too strong a bel

September 6, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Optimal position-building strategies in competition

This paper develops a mathematical framework for building a position in a stock over a fixed period of time while in competition with one or more other traders doing the same thing. We develop a game-theoretic framework that takes place in the space of trading strategies where action sets are tradin

September 5, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Pricing American Options using Machine Learning Algorithms

This study investigates the application of machine learning algorithms, particularly in the context of pricing American options using Monte Carlo simulations. Traditional models, such as the Black-Scholes-Merton framework, often fail to adequately address the complexities of American options, which

September 5, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Signature of maturity in cryptocurrency volatility

We study the fluctuations, particularly the inequality of fluctuations, in cryptocurrency prices over the last ten years. We calculate the inequality in the price fluctuations through different measures, such as the Gini and Kolkata indices, and also the $Q$ factor (given by the ratio between the hi

September 5, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Spectral signatures of structural change in financial networks

The level of systemic risk in economic and financial systems is strongly determined by the structure of the underlying networks of interdependent entities that can propagate shocks and stresses. Since changes in network structure imply changes in risk levels, it is important to identify structural t

September 5, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Comparative Study of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Quantum Long Short-Term Memory (QLSTM): Prediction of Stock Market Movement

In recent years, financial analysts have been trying to develop models to predict the movement of a stock price index. The task becomes challenging in vague economic, social, and political situations like in Pakistan. In this study, we employed efficient models of machine learning such as long short

September 4, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Fitting an Equation to Data Impartially

We consider the problem of fitting a relationship (e.g. a potential scientific law) to data involving multiple variables. Ordinary (least squares) regression is not suitable for this because the estimated relationship will differ according to which variable is chosen as being dependent, and the depe

September 4, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Fundamental properties of linear factor models

We study conditional linear factor models in the context of asset pricing panels. Our analysis focuses on conditional means and covariances to characterize the cross-sectional and inter-temporal properties of returns and factors as well as their interrelationships. We also review the conditions outl

September 4, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

MarS: a Financial Market Simulation Engine Powered by Generative Foundation Model

Generative models aim to simulate realistic effects of various actions across different contexts, from text generation to visual effects. Despite significant efforts to build real-world simulators, the application of generative models to virtual worlds, like financial markets, remains under-explored

September 4, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

MoA is All You Need: Building LLM Research Team using Mixture of Agents

Large Language Models (LLMs) research in the financial domain is particularly complex due to the sheer number of approaches proposed in literature. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) has emerged as one of the leading methods in the sector due to its inherent groundedness and data source variabilit

September 4, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Predicting Foreign Exchange EUR/USD direction using machine learning

The Foreign Exchange market is a significant market for speculators, characterized by substantial transaction volumes and high volatility. Accurately predicting the directional movement of currency pairs is essential for formulating a sound financial investment strategy. This paper conducts a compar

September 4, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

A Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework For Financial Portfolio Management

In this research paper, we investigate into a paper named “A Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for the Financial Portfolio Management Problem” [“arXiv:1706.10059”]. It is a portfolio management problem which is solved by deep learning techniques. The original paper proposes a financial-model-fre

September 3, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Attention-Based Reading, Highlighting, and Forecasting of the Limit Order Book

Managing high-frequency data in a limit order book (LOB) is a complex task that often exceeds the capabilities of conventional time-series forecasting models. Accurately predicting the entire multi-level LOB, beyond just the mid-price, is essential for understanding high-frequency market dynamics. H

September 3, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Bayesian CART models for aggregate claim modeling

This paper proposes three types of Bayesian CART (or BCART) models for aggregate claim amount, namely, frequency-severity models, sequential models and joint models. We propose a general framework for the BCART models applicable to data with multivariate responses, which is particularly useful for t

September 3, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space

Lapse-supported life insurance and adverse selection

If individuals at the highest mortality risk are also least likely to lapse a life insurance policy, then lapse-supported premiums magnify adverse selection costs. As an example, we model ‘Term to 100’ contracts, and risk as revealed by genetic test results. We identify three methods of managing lap

September 3, 2024 · 2 min · thequant.space