Black-Litterman Asset Allocation under Hidden Truncation Distribution

In this paper, we study the Black-Litterman (BL) asset allocation model (Black and Litterman, 1990) under the hidden truncation skew-normal distribution (Arnold and Beaver, 2000). In particular, when returns are assumed to follow this skew normal distribution, we show that the posterior returns, aft

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Mack's estimator motivated by large exposure asymptotics in a compound Poisson setting

The distribution-free chain ladder of Mack justified the use of the chain ladder predictor and enabled Mack to derive an estimator of conditional mean squared error of prediction for the chain ladder predictor. Classical insurance loss models, i.e. of compound Poisson type, are not consistent with M

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Perpetual Futures Pricing

Perpetual futures are contracts without expiration date in which the anchoring of the futures price to the spot price is ensured by periodic funding payments from long to short. We derive explicit expressions for the no-arbitrage price of various perpetual contracts, including linear, inverse, and q

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Walraswap: a solution to uniform price batch auctions

Consider a finite set of trade orders and automated market makers (AMMs) at some state. We propose a solution to the problem of finding an equilibrium price vector to execute all the orders jointly with corresponding optimal AMMs swaps. The solution is based on Brouwer’s fixed-point theorem. We disc

October 18, 2023 · 1 min · thequant.space

On the use of artificial intelligence in financial regulations and the impact on financial stability

Artificial intelligence (AI) can undermine financial stability because of malicious use, misinformation, misalignment, and the AI analytics market structure. The low frequency and uniqueness of financial crises, coupled with mutable and unclear objectives, frustrate machine learning. Even if the aut

October 17, 2023 · 1 min · thequant.space

Robust Trading in a Generalized Lattice Market

This paper introduces a novel robust trading paradigm, called \textit{“multi-double linear policies”}, situated within a \textit{“generalized”} lattice market. Distinctively, our framework departs from most existing robust trading strategies, which are predominantly limited to single or paired asset

October 17, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Few-Shot Learning Patterns in Financial Time-Series for Trend-Following Strategies

Forecasting models for systematic trading strategies do not adapt quickly when financial market conditions rapidly change, as was seen in the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, causing many forecasting models to take loss-making positions. To deal with such situations, we propose a novel time-

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Quantifying the relative importance of the spatial and temporal resolution in energy systems optimisation model

An increasing number of studies using energy system optimisation models are conducted with higher spatial and temporal resolution. This comes with a computational cost which places a limit on the size, complexity, and detail of the model. In this paper, we explore the relative importance of structur

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Towards reducing hallucination in extracting information from financial reports using Large Language Models

For a financial analyst, the question and answer (Q&A) segment of the company financial report is a crucial piece of information for various analysis and investment decisions. However, extracting valuable insights from the Q&A section has posed considerable challenges as the conventional methods suc

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Understanding and managing blockchain protocol risks

This paper addresses the issue of blockchain protocol risks, a foundational category of risks affecting Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) which underpins digital assets, smart contracts, and decentralised applications. It presents a comprehensive risk management framework developed in collaboratio

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Unveiling Early Warning Signals of Systemic Risks in Banks: A Recurrence Network-Based Approach

Bank crisis is challenging to define but can be manifested through bank contagion. This study presents a comprehensive framework grounded in nonlinear time series analysis to identify potential early warning signals (EWS) for impending phase transitions in bank systems, with the goal of anticipating

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

A Portfolio Rebalancing Approach for the Indian Stock Market

This chapter presents a calendar rebalancing approach to portfolios of stocks in the Indian stock market. Ten important sectors of the Indian economy are first selected. For each of these sectors, the top ten stocks are identified based on their free-float market capitalization values. Using the ten

October 15, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

All AMMs are CFMMs. All DeFi markets have invariants. A DeFi market is arbitrage-free if and only if it has an increasing invariant

In a universal framework that expresses any market system in terms of state transition rules, we prove that every DeFi market system has an invariant function and is thus by definition a CFMM; indeed, all automated market makers (AMMs) are CFMMs. Invariants connect directly to arbitrage and to compl

October 15, 2023 · 3 min · thequant.space

Integrating feature selection and regression methods with technical indicators for predicting Apple Inc. stock prices

Stock price prediction is influenced by a variety of factors, including technical indicators, which makes Feature selection crucial for identifying the most relevant predictors. This study examines the impact of feature selection on stock price prediction accuracy using technical indicators. A total

October 15, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Neural Network for valuing Bitcoin options under jump-diffusion and market sentiment model

Cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin, in particular, are prone to wild swings resulting in frequent jumps in prices, making them historically popular for traders to speculate. A better understanding of these fluctuations can greatly benefit crypto investors by allowing them to make informed decisions. It is

October 14, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Prime Match: A Privacy-Preserving Inventory Matching System

Inventory matching is a standard mechanism/auction for trading financial stocks by which buyers and sellers can be paired. In the financial world, banks often undertake the task of finding such matches between their clients. The related stocks can be traded without adversely impacting the market pri

October 14, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Sparse Index Tracking via Topological Learning

In this research, we introduce a novel methodology for the index tracking problem with sparse portfolios by leveraging topological data analysis (TDA). Utilizing persistence homology to measure the riskiness of assets, we introduce a topological method for data-driven learning of the parameters for

October 14, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

A generalization of the rational rough Heston approximation

Previously, in [“GR19”], we derived a rational approximation of the solution of the rough Heston fractional ODE in the special case λ= 0, which corresponds to a pure power-law kernel. In this paper we extend this solution to the general case of the Mittag-Leffler kernel with λ\geq 0. We provide nume

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · thequant.space

Mean-field Libor market model and valuation of long term guarantees

Existence and uniqueness of solutions to the multi-dimensional mean-field Libor market model (introduced by [7]) is shown. This is used as the basis for a numerical asset-liability management (ALM) model capable of calculating future discretionary benefits in accordance with Solvency~II regulation.

October 13, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Potential of ChatGPT in predicting stock market trends based on Twitter Sentiment Analysis

The rise of ChatGPT has brought a notable shift to the AI sector, with its exceptional conversational skills and deep grasp of language. Recognizing its value across different areas, our study investigates ChatGPT’s capacity to predict stock market movements using only social media tweets and sentim

October 13, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space