A General Theory of Risk Sharing

We introduce a new paradigm for risk sharing that generalizes earlier models based on discrete agents and extends them to allow for sharing risk within a continuum of agents. Agents are represented by points of a measure space and have potentially heterogeneous risk preferences modeled by risk measu

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Comparative analysis of financial data differentiation techniques using LSTM neural network

We compare traditional approach of computing logarithmic returns with the fractional differencing method and its tempered extension as methods of data preparation before their usage in advanced machine learning models. Differencing parameters are estimated using multiple techniques. The empirical in

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Distributionally Robust Deep Q-Learning

We propose a novel distributionally robust $Q$-learning algorithm for the non-tabular case accounting for continuous state spaces where the state transition of the underlying Markov decision process is subject to model uncertainty. The uncertainty is taken into account by considering the worst-case

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Recalibrating binary probabilistic classifiers

Recalibration of binary probabilistic classifiers to a target prior probability is an important task in areas like credit risk management. However, recalibration of a classifier learned on a training dataset to a target on a test dataset in general is not a well-defined problem because there might b

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Bulls vs Bears: a Trinomial Model of a Financial Asset

We present a variation of the well-known binomial model of asset prices. This variation incorporates a bound to short-selling, inspired by a model from Gunduz Caginalp[2]. We formalize this model and prove a formula for all the moments of the logarithmic returns. We also derive a formula for the cas

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Marginal Fairness: Fair Decision-Making under Risk Measures

This paper introduces marginal fairness, a new individual fairness notion for equitable decision-making in the presence of protected attributes such as gender, race, and religion. This criterion ensures that decisions based on generalized distortion risk measures are insensitive to distributional pe

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Particle Systems with Local Interactions via Hitting Times and Cascades on Graphs

We introduce a family of particle systems on sparse graphs where local interactions occur via hitting times, providing a dynamic and tractable model for default cascades in large sparsely-connected financial networks. Building on the framework of Lacker, Ramanan and Wu (2023), we extend convergence

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

A deep solver for backward stochastic Volterra integral equations

We present the first deep-learning solver for backward stochastic Volterra integral equations (BSVIEs) and their fully-coupled forward-backward variants. The method trains a neural network to approximate the two solution fields in a single stage, avoiding the use of nested time-stepping cycles that

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Stochastic Price Dynamics in Response to Order Flow Imbalance: Evidence from CSI 300 Index Futures

We conduct modeling of the price dynamics following order flow imbalance in market microstructure and apply the model to the analysis of Chinese CSI 300 Index Futures. There are three findings. The first is that the order flow imbalance is analogous to a shock to the market. Unlike the common practi

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Enhancing Meme Token Market Transparency: A Multi-Dimensional Entity-Linked Address Analysis for Liquidity Risk Evaluation

Meme tokens represent a distinctive asset class within the cryptocurrency ecosystem, characterized by high community engagement, significant market volatility, and heightened vulnerability to market manipulation. This paper introduces an innovative approach to assessing liquidity risk in meme token

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Interpretable Machine Learning for Macro Alpha: A News Sentiment Case Study

This study introduces an interpretable machine learning (ML) framework to extract macroeconomic alpha from global news sentiment. We process the Global Database of Events, Language, and Tone (GDELT) Project’s worldwide news feed using FinBERT – a Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transforme

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Inventory record inaccuracy in grocery retailing: Impact of promotions and product perishability, and targeted effect of audits

We report the results of a study to identify and quantify drivers of inventory record inaccuracy (IRI) in a grocery retailing environment, a context where products are often subject to promotion activity and a substantial share of items are perishable. The analysis covers ~24,000 stock keeping units

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Machine learning approach to stock price crash risk

In this study, we propose a novel machine-learning-based measure for stock price crash risk, utilizing the minimum covariance determinant methodology. Employing this newly introduced dependent variable, we predict stock price crash risk through cross-sectional regression analysis. The findings confi

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Pricing Model for Data Assets in Investment-Consumption Framework with Ambiguity

Data assets are data commodities that have been processed, produced, priced, and traded based on actual demand. Reasonable pricing mechanism for data assets is essential for developing the data market and realizing their value. Most existing literature approaches data asset pricing from the seller’s

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Towards Competent AI for Fundamental Analysis in Finance: A Benchmark Dataset and Evaluation

Generative AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), is beginning to transform the financial industry by automating tasks and helping to make sense of complex financial information. One especially promising use case is the automatic creation of fundamental analysis reports, which are essential

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Agent-based Liquidity Risk Modelling for Financial Markets

In this paper, we describe a novel agent-based approach for modelling the transaction cost of buying or selling an asset in financial markets, e.g., to liquidate a large position as a result of a margin call to meet financial obligations. The simple act of buying or selling in the market causes a pr

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Deep Learning for Continuous-time Stochastic Control with Jumps

In this paper, we introduce a model-based deep-learning approach to solve finite-horizon continuous-time stochastic control problems with jumps. We iteratively train two neural networks: one to represent the optimal policy and the other to approximate the value function. Leveraging a continuous-time

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Dynamic Liquidity Provision in Decentralized Markets: Strategy Optimization and Performance Evaluation in Concentrated Liquidity AMMs

Concentrated Liquidity Market Makers (CLMMs) represent a fundamental innovation in market microstructure, transforming liquidity provision from passive portfolio allocation to active risk management. This evolution creates significant challenges for performance evaluation and strategy optimization,

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Measuring inequality in society-oriented Lotka--Volterra-type kinetic equations

We present a possible approach to measuring inequality in a system of coupled Fokker-Planck-type equations that describe the evolution of distribution densities for two populations interacting pairwise due to social and/or economic factors. The macroscopic dynamics of their mean values follow a Lotk

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space

Quantile Predictions for Equity Premium using Penalized Quantile Regression with Consistent Variable Selection across Multiple Quantiles

This paper considers equity premium prediction, for which mean regression can be problematic due to heteroscedasticity and heavy-tails of the error. We show advantages of quantile predictions using a novel penalized quantile regression that offers a model for a full spectrum analysis on the equity p

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · thequant.space