Forecasting the movements of Bitcoin prices: an application of machine learning algorithms

Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are one of the most controversial and complex technological innovations in today’s financial system. This study aims to forecast the movements of Bitcoin prices at a high degree of accuracy. To this aim, four different Machine Learning (ML) algorithms are applied,

March 8, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Enlargement of Filtrations: An Exposition of Core Ideas with Financial Examples

In this paper we provide an exhaustive survey of the current state of the mathematics of filtration enlargement and an interpretation of the key results of the literature from the viewpoint of mathematical finance. The emphasis is on providing a well-structured compendium of known mathematical resul

March 7, 2023 · 1 min · thequant.space

Exploiting Supply Chain Interdependencies for Stock Return Prediction: A Full-State Graph Convolutional LSTM

Stock return prediction is fundamental to financial decision-making, yet traditional time series models fail to capture the complex interdependencies between companies in modern markets. We propose the Full-State Graph Convolutional LSTM (FS-GCLSTM), a novel temporal graph neural network that incorp

March 7, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Optimal investment with insurable background risk and nonlinear portfolio allocation frictions

We study investment and insurance demand decisions for an agent in a theoretical continuous-time expected utility maximization model that combines risky assets with an (exogenous) insurable background risk. This risk takes the form of a jump-diffusion process with negative jumps in the return rate o

March 7, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

A neural network based model for multi-dimensional nonlinear Hawkes processes

This paper introduces the Neural Network for Nonlinear Hawkes processes (NNNH), a non-parametric method based on neural networks to fit nonlinear Hawkes processes. Our method is suitable for analyzing large datasets in which events exhibit both mutually-exciting and inhibitive patterns. The NNNH app

March 6, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Defining and comparing SICR-events for classifying impaired loans under IFRS 9

The IFRS 9 accounting standard requires the prediction of credit deterioration in financial instruments, i.e., significant increases in credit risk (SICR). However, the definition of such a SICR-event is inherently ambiguous, given its current reliance on evaluating the change in the estimated proba

March 6, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

The Economics of the DeLend Project: Agent-based Simulations

This paper presents our methodology to simulate the behavior of the DeLend Platform. Such simulations are important to verify if the system is able to connect the different sets of agents linked to the platform in a functional manner. They also provide inputs to guide the choices of operational para

March 6, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

On Data-Driven Drawdown Control with Restart Mechanism in Trading

This paper extends the existing drawdown modulation control policy to include a novel restart mechanism for trading. It is known that the drawdown modulation policy guarantees the maximum percentage drawdown no larger than a prespecified drawdown limit for all time with probability one. However, whe

March 5, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Continuous-Time Path-Dependent Exploratory Mean-Variance Portfolio Construction

In this paper, we present an extended exploratory continuous-time mean-variance framework for portfolio management. Our strategy involves a new clustering method based on simulated annealing, which allows for more practical asset selection. Additionally, we consider past wealth evolution when constr

March 4, 2023 · 1 min · thequant.space

Electricity Virtual Bidding Strategy Via Entropy-Regularized Stochastic Control Method

We propose a virtual bidding strategy by modeling the price differences between the day-ahead market and the real-time market as Brownian motion with drift, where the drift rate and volatility are functions of meteorological variables. We then transform the virtual bidding problem into a mean-varian

March 4, 2023 · 1 min · thequant.space

Fast American Option Pricing using Nonlinear Stencils

We study the binomial, trinomial, and Black-Scholes-Merton models of option pricing. We present fast parallel discrete-time finite-difference algorithms for American call option pricing under the binomial and trinomial models and American put option pricing under the Black-Scholes-Merton model. For

March 4, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

An adaptive volatility method for probabilistic forecasting and its application to the M6 financial forecasting competition

In this paper, we address the problem of probabilistic forecasting using an adaptive volatility method rooted in classical time-varying volatility models and leveraging online stochastic optimization algorithms. These principles were successfully applied in the M6 forecasting competition under the t

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Bayesian CART models for insurance claims frequency

Accuracy and interpretability of a (non-life) insurance pricing model are essential qualities to ensure fair and transparent premiums for policy-holders, that reflect their risk. In recent years, the classification and regression trees (CARTs) and their ensembles have gained popularity in the actuar

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Cryptocurrency Price Prediction using Twitter Sentiment Analysis

The cryptocurrency ecosystem has been the centre of discussion on many social media platforms, following its noted volatility and varied opinions. Twitter is rapidly being utilised as a news source and a medium for bitcoin discussion. Our algorithm seeks to use historical prices and sentiment of twe

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Feature Selection with Annealing for Forecasting Financial Time Series

Stock market and cryptocurrency forecasting is very important to investors as they aspire to achieve even the slightest improvement to their buy or hold strategies so that they may increase profitability. However, obtaining accurate and reliable predictions is challenging, noting that accuracy does

March 3, 2023 · 3 min · thequant.space

Finding the Optimal Currency Composition of Foreign Exchange Reserves with a Quantum Computer

Portfolio optimization is an inseparable part of strategic asset allocation at the Czech National Bank. Quantum computing is a new technology offering algorithms for that problem. The capabilities and limitations of quantum computers with regard to portfolio optimization should therefore be investig

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Optimal probabilistic forecasts for risk management

This paper explores the implications of producing forecast distributions that are optimized according to scoring rules that are relevant to financial risk management. We assess the predictive performance of optimal forecasts from potentially misspecified models for i) value-at-risk and expected shor

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

The self-exciting nature of the bid-ask spread dynamics

The bid-ask spread, which is defined by the difference between the best selling price and the best buying price in a Limit Order Book at a given time, is a crucial factor in the analysis of financial securities. In this study, we propose a “State-dependent Spread Hawkes model” (SDSH) that accounts f

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Patents and intellectual property assets as non-fungible tokens: key technologies and challenges

With the explosive development of decentralized finance, we witness a phenomenal growth in tokenization of all kinds of assets, including equity, funds, debt, and real estate. By taking advantage of blockchain technology, digital assets are broadly grouped into fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFT)

March 2, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space

Predicting Stock Price Movement as an Image Classification Problem

The paper studies intraday price movement of stocks that is considered as an image classification problem. Using a CNN-based model we make a compelling case for the high-level relationship between the first hour of trading and the close. The algorithm managed to adequately separate between the two o

March 2, 2023 · 2 min · thequant.space