Hedging Forecast Combinations With an Application to the Random Forest

This papers proposes a generic, high-level methodology for generating forecast combinations that would deliver the optimal linearly combined forecast in terms of the mean-squared forecast error if one had access to two population quantities: the mean vector and the covariance matrix of the vector of

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

On the implied volatility of European and Asian call options under the stochastic volatility Bachelier model

In this paper we study the short-time behavior of the at-the-money implied volatility for European and arithmetic Asian call options with fixed strike price. The asset price is assumed to follow the Bachelier model with a general stochastic volatility process. Using techniques of the Malliavin calcu

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Optimal ratcheting of dividend payout under Brownian motion surplus

This paper is concerned with a long standing optimal dividend payout problem subject to the so-called ratcheting constraint, that is, the dividend payout rate shall be non-decreasing over time and is thus self-path-dependent. The surplus process is modeled by a drifted Brownian motion process and th

August 29, 2023 · 3 min · thequant.space

Signature Trading: A Path-Dependent Extension of the Mean-Variance Framework with Exogenous Signals

In this article we introduce a portfolio optimisation framework, in which the use of rough path signatures (Lyons, 1998) provides a novel method of incorporating path-dependencies in the joint signal-asset dynamics, naturally extending traditional factor models, while keeping the resulting formulas

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

The Financial Market of Environmental Indices

This paper introduces the concept of a global financial market for environmental indices, addressing sustainability concerns and aiming to attract institutional investors. Risk mitigation measures are implemented to manage inherent risks associated with investments in this new financial market. We m

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

An Empirical Analysis on Financial Markets: Insights from the Application of Statistical Physics

In this study, we introduce a physical model inspired by statistical physics for predicting price volatility and expected returns by leveraging Level 3 order book data. By drawing parallels between orders in the limit order book and particles in a physical system, we establish unique measures for th

August 28, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Breaking the Bank with ChatGPT: Few-Shot Text Classification for Finance

We propose the use of conversational GPT models for easy and quick few-shot text classification in the financial domain using the Banking77 dataset. Our approach involves in-context learning with GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, which minimizes the technical expertise required and eliminates the need for expensiv

August 28, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Deep multi-step mixed algorithm for high dimensional non-linear PDEs and associated BSDEs

We propose a new multistep deep learning-based algorithm for the resolution of moderate to high dimensional nonlinear backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs) and their corresponding parabolic partial differential equations (PDE). Our algorithm relies on the iterated time discretisation of

August 28, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Joint Calibration of Local Volatility Models with Stochastic Interest Rates using Semimartingale Optimal Transport

We develop and implement a non-parametric method for joint exact calibration of a local volatility model and a correlated stochastic short rate model using semimartingale optimal transport. The method relies on the duality results established in Joseph, Loeper, and Obloj, 2023 and jointly calibrates

August 28, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

TimeTrail: Unveiling Financial Fraud Patterns through Temporal Correlation Analysis

In the field of financial fraud detection, understanding the underlying patterns and dynamics is important to ensure effective and reliable systems. This research introduces a new technique, “TimeTrail,” which employs advanced temporal correlation analysis to explain complex financial fraud patterns

August 27, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Portfolios Generated by Contingent Claim Functions, with Applications to Option Pricing

This paper presents a synthesis of the theories of portfolio generating functions and option pricing. The theory of portfolio generation is extended to measure the value of portfolios generated by positive C^{2,1} functions of asset prices X_1,… , X_n directly, rather than with respect to a numera

August 26, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Solutions to Equilibrium HJB Equations for Time-Inconsistent Deterministic Linear Quadratic Control: Characterization and Uniqueness

In this paper we study a class of HJB equations which solve for equilibria for general time-inconsistent deterministic linear quadratic control problems within the intra-personal game theoretic framework, where the inconsistency arises from non-exponential discount functions. We characterize the sol

August 26, 2023 · 1 min · thequant.space

JAX-LOB: A GPU-Accelerated limit order book simulator to unlock large scale reinforcement learning for trading

Financial exchanges across the world use limit order books (LOBs) to process orders and match trades. For research purposes it is important to have large scale efficient simulators of LOB dynamics. LOB simulators have previously been implemented in the context of agent-based models (ABMs), reinforce

August 25, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

The Potential of Quantum Techniques for Stock Price Prediction

We explored the potential applications of various Quantum Algorithms for stock price prediction by conducting a series of experimental simulations using both Classical as well as Quantum Hardware. Firstly, we extracted various stock price indicators, such as Moving Averages (MA), Average True Range

August 25, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Economic Complexity Limits Accuracy of Price Probability Predictions by Gaussian Distributions

We discuss the economic reasons why the predictions of price and return statistical moments in the coming decades, in the best case, will be limited by their averages and volatilities. That limits the accuracy of the forecasts of price and return probabilities by Gaussian distributions. The economic

August 24, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Grover Search for Portfolio Selection

We present explicit oracles designed to be used in Grover’s algorithm to match investor preferences. Specifically, the oracles select portfolios with returns and standard deviations exceeding and falling below certain thresholds, respectively. One potential use case for the oracles is selecting port

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · thequant.space

Spatial and Spatiotemporal Volatility Models: A Review

Spatial and spatiotemporal volatility models are a class of models designed to capture spatial dependence in the volatility of spatial and spatiotemporal data. Spatial dependence in the volatility may arise due to spatial spillovers among locations; that is, if two locations are in close proximity,

August 24, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Uncertainty Propagation and Dynamic Robust Risk Measures

We introduce a framework for quantifying propagation of uncertainty arising in a dynamic setting. Specifically, we define dynamic uncertainty sets designed explicitly for discrete stochastic processes over a finite time horizon. These dynamic uncertainty sets capture the uncertainty surrounding stoc

August 24, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Ein neuer Ansatz zur Frequenzmodellierung im Versicherungswesen (A new Approach to frequency modeling in risk theory)

The collective risk model differentiates usually between claims frequencies (and their distribution) and claim sizes (and their distribution). For the claims frequencies typically classical discrete distributions are considered, such as Binomial-, Negative binomial- or Poisson distributions. Since t

August 23, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Generative AI for End-to-End Limit Order Book Modelling: A Token-Level Autoregressive Generative Model of Message Flow Using a Deep State Space Network

Developing a generative model of realistic order flow in financial markets is a challenging open problem, with numerous applications for market participants. Addressing this, we propose the first end-to-end autoregressive generative model that generates tokenized limit order book (LOB) messages. The

August 23, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space