Paper introduces dynamic strategies for multi-period investment models.
problem Optimizing investment strategies over multiple periods with risk and return considerations.
method Developed a Bellman principle for discrete time multi-period mean-variance models, leading to dynamic optimal strategies and efficient frontiers.
result Dynamic optimal strategies can achieve higher returns with lower risk compared to the 1/n strategy.
Investigates optimal investment strategies under CPT with risk-free and risky assets over multiple periods.
problem Optimal portfolio selection under CPT with constraints and stochastic benchmark.
method Numerical analysis of optimal CPT-investment strategies sensitivity to model parameters.
result Investment strategies under CPT are sensitive to model parameters.
Robo-advisor uses ML to optimize investment performance.
problem Maximizing investment performance with historical data.
method Inverse optimization and deep reinforcement learning.
result Robo-advisor consistently outperformed S&P 500.
Bayesian filtering optimizes portfolio weights over time with uncertain parameters.
problem Optimizing portfolios over long periods with unknown parameters.
method Bayesian filtering through dynamic linear models for dynamic parameter estimation.
result Bayesian updating improves portfolio performance and is practical.
Investigates multi-period portfolio optimization for DC plans using buffered Probability of Exceedance.
problem Optimizing long-term Defined Contribution plans with realistic constraints and dynamic dynamics.
method Formulates and solves bilevel optimization problems for pre-commitment and time-consistent Mean-bPoE and Mean-CVaR portfolio optimization.
result Time-consistent Mean-bPoE strategies maintain investor preferences for minimum terminal wealth, unlike Mean-CVaR.
This paper improves investment strategies for markets with short-term risks and autocorrelations.
problem Investment strategies that work well in the long run can be risky in the short term.
method Develops robust portfolios that account for autocorrelations in market returns.
result Autocorrelations in market returns can be managed by adjusting the covariance matrix.
When we implement a portfolio selection methodology under a mean-risk formulation, it is essential to correctly model investors' risk aversion which may be time-dependent, or even state-dependent during the investment procedure. In this paper, we propose a behavior risk aversion model, which is a piecewise linear funct…
In this paper we derive the exact solution of the multi-period portfolio choice problem for an exponential utility function under return predictability. It is assumed that the asset returns depend on predictable variables and that the joint random process of the asset returns and the predictable variables follow a vect…
Bayesian method estimates optimal portfolio weights and wealth distribution.
problem Estimating optimal portfolio weights and wealth distribution over multiple periods.
method Bayesian inference with Jeffreys' and conjugate priors, stochastic representations, posterior predictive distribution.
result Direct access to posterior distribution and point estimates of portfolio weights and wealth.
Multi-period measures of risk account for the path that the value of an investment portfolio takes. In the context of probabilistic risk measures, the focus has traditionally been on the magnitude of investment loss and not on the dimension associated with the passage of time. In this paper, the concept of temporal pat…
Enhances financial time series forecasting with a multi-period learning framework.
problem Accurate financial time series forecasting requires considering both short-term and long-term trends.
method Proposes a Multi-period Learning Framework (MLF) with three modules: Inter-period Redundancy Filtering, Learnable Weighted-average Integration, and Multi-period self-Adaptive Patching.
result Improves financial time series forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
This paper considers the optimal portfolio selection problem in a dynamic multi-period stochastic framework with regime switching. The risk preferences are of exponential (CARA) type with an absolute coefficient of risk aversion which changes with the regime. The market model is incomplete and there are two risky asset…
Optimizes multi-period portfolios with tail-risk constraints using neural networks.
problem Maximizing expected return while managing tail-risk constraints over multiple periods.
method Recurrent neural network approach to approximate optimal policy.
result Validated in financial and insurance models, capturing long-term risk dynamics.
The paper uncovers the impact of price and payoff autocorrelations in multi-period asset pricing models.
problem Hidden dependence of asset pricing models on price and payoff autocorrelations.
method Obtained approximations of the basic pricing equation describing various parameters.
result Valid results for other pricing models like ICAPM and APM.
Study examines how slight model changes affect multi-period optimization outcomes.
problem Effect of small probabilistic model changes on multi-period optimization problems.
method Adapted Wasserstein distance for measuring changes, explicit first-order approximations proved.
result Explicit first-order approximations for multi-period stochastic optimization and optimal stopping problems.
Study proposes a neural network approach for high inflation investment portfolios with leverage constraints.
problem Optimizing investment portfolios with high inflation and bounded leverage constraints.
method Formulated an optimal control problem, established a closed-form solution, and developed a novel LFNN approach.
result The LFNN strategy outperforms a passive benchmark by about 200 bps with a high probability of success.
Optimizes trading strategies over multiple periods using convex optimization.
problem Evaluating and optimizing trading strategies over multiple periods.
method Single-period optimization using convex problems, extended to multi-period planning.
result A framework for multi-period trading that can exploit predictions of future quantities.
Quantum computing speeds up multi-period asset allocation.
problem High computational complexity in classic computing for multi-period asset allocation.
method Applied quantum computing to simulate multi-asset portfolio using historic data.
result Quantum computing offers significant advantages over classical computing in finance.
Robo-advisors use MPC to create dynamic investment strategies.
problem Static allocation methods limit robo-advisors' effectiveness.
method Combines MPC with Hidden Markov Model and Black-Litterman for dynamic asset allocation.
result MPC-based strategies outperform static approaches in dynamic and risk-budgeting criteria.
New model optimizes portfolios over multiple periods using predictive control.
problem Optimizing multi-period portfolios with risk and variance objectives.
method Model Predictive Control with Mean-Variance and Risk Parity.
result 30x faster and more robust solutions compared to single period models.
The paper solves multi-period portfolio selection with constraints using a dynamic factor model.
problem Multi-period mean-variance portfolio selection with constraints.
method Dynamic factor model, dynamic programming, piecewise linear feedback policy.
result Optimal portfolio policies determined by two stochastic processes.
Combines MCTS and neural networks for efficient multi-period financial planning.
problem Solving multi-period financial planning models with high transaction costs and regime switching.
method Integrates Monte Carlo Tree Search with deep neural networks, using UTC and lookup search.
result Combined approach outperforms individual methods, solving complex models.
In the present paper, we derive a closed-form solution of the multi-period portfolio choice problem for a quadratic utility function with and without a riskless asset. All results are derived under weak conditions on the asset returns. No assumption on the correlation structure between different time points is needed a…
Model for multi-period carbon market pricing with allowances.
problem Carbon market pricing with multiple trading periods and compliance times.
method Singular forward-backward stochastic differential equations (SDEs).
result Value function convergence to infinite period model under certain conditions.
Study dynamic Pareto-optimal allocations in multi-period economies with time-consistent risk measures.
problem Optimal allocation in multi-period pure-exchange economies with stochastic endowments and time-consistent risk measures.
method Introduced dynamic Pareto-optimal allocation processes and derived recursive and comonotone improvement theorems.
result Dynamic Pareto-optimal allocation processes can be constructed recursively and are comonotone.
New method estimates robust multi-period portfolios using entropy.
problem Lack of general agreement on building robust multi-period portfolios.
method Detrended cluster entropy approach to estimate portfolio weights.
result Portfolio weights are estimated reliably from real-world data at varying time horizons.
Paper proposes a novel trading strategy combining clustering and reinforcement learning for multi-period portfolio management.
problem Developing an effective trading strategy for multi-period portfolio management.
method The paper integrates clustering techniques with reinforcement learning to categorize and manage stocks across multiple trading periods.
result The proposed strategy outperforms conventional techniques in various metrics, achieving an average return of 151% over 360 trading periods.
Accurate forecasting of risk is the key to successful risk management techniques. Using the largest stock index futures from twelve European bourses, this paper presents VaR measures based on their unconditional and conditional distributions for single and multi-period settings. These measures underpinned by extreme va…
This paper proposes an enhanced approach to modeling and forecasting volatility using high frequency data. Using a forecasting model based on Realized GARCH with multiple time-frequency decomposed realized volatility measures, we study the influence of different timescales on volatility forecasts. The decomposition of …
Optimizes investment under uncertain time horizons with non-concave utility.
problem Optimizing investment decisions with non-concave utility and uncertain time horizons.
method Established necessary and sufficient conditions for optimality, suggested recursive procedure for non-concave utility.
result Optimal investment strategies under uncertain time horizons exhibit multimodal distribution, indicating flexibility in switching between local maximizers.
Optimal control solves multi-period liability clearing problems.
problem Clearing liabilities among entities over multiple periods.
method Formulated as a convex optimal control problem, solved using convex costs and constraints.
result Solves the problem of clearing liabilities among entities over multiple periods.
Improved algorithms solve multi-period multi-class packing problems with bandit feedback.
problem Optimizing item packing under budget constraints with class-dependent rewards and bandit feedback.
method Developed a new estimator and a closed-form bandit policy for linear contextual multi-class multi-period packing problems.
result The proposed policy achieves sublinear regret in non-degenerate contexts, significantly outperforming benchmarks.
This paper optimizes Iran's stock portfolio using neural networks and genetic algorithms.
problem Optimizing capital allocation in Iran's stock market with low risk and high return.
method Markowitz Mean-Variance-Skewness model with neural network prediction of stock returns and risks.
result Designing 8 different portfolios for various risk tolerance levels.
In this paper, we propose an equilibrium pricing model in a dynamic multi-period stochastic framework with uncertain income streams. In an incomplete market, there exist two traded risky assets (e.g. stock/commodity and weather derivative) and a non-traded underlying (e.g. temperature). The risk preferences are of expo…
A new method for valuing insurance liabilities using cost-of-capital approach.
problem Valuation of insurance liabilities with market-consistency and cost considerations.
method Two-stage valuation: replicate liability cash flow first, then manage residual cash flow with capital constraints.
result Explicit formulas and properties of the cost-of-capital margin under specific assumptions.
Evaluating AI investment strategies
problem Auditing a black-box algorithmic decision-maker
method Exact decomposition of cumulative regret
result Cumulative regret equals sum of per-period covariances
We present a general approach to the pricing of products in finance and insurance in the multi-period setting. It is a combination of the utility indifference pricing and optimal intertemporal risk allocation. We give a characterization of the optimal intertemporal risk allocation by a first order condition. Applying t…
The classical dynamic programming-based optimal stochastic control methods fail to cope with nonseparable dynamic optimization problems as the principle of optimality no longer applies in such situations. Among these notorious nonseparable problems, the dynamic mean-variance portfolio selection formulation had posted a…
We solve a multi-period portfolio optimization problem using D-Wave Systems' quantum annealer. We derive a formulation of the problem, discuss several possible integer encoding schemes, and present numerical examples that show high success rates. The formulation incorporates transaction costs (including permanent and t…
The paper tackles robust control with uncertain dependence using data-driven methods.
problem Nonparametric robust control under dependence uncertainty in multi-period stochastic systems.
method Nonparametric adaptive robust control framework using stochastic gradient descent ascent algorithm.
result The controller benefits from knowing more about the uncertain model.
In this work we study the Lebesgue property for convex risk measures on the space of bounded càdlàg random processes (R∞). Lebesgue property has been defined for one period convex risk measures in \cite{Jo} and earlier had been studied in \cite{De} for coherent risk measures. We introduce and study th…
Paper uses SciPhyRL for optimizing large institutional portfolios.
problem Optimizing large institutional portfolios with cumulative costs and practical short horizons.
method Formulates a continuous-time optimization problem, reduces it to solving an HJB equation, and uses PINN for direct solution.
result Learned Gibbs policy yields substantial out-of-sample Sharpe ratio improvements.
Study quantifies model risk in dynamic portfolio selection using KL divergence.
problem Model risk in financial portfolio selection under uncertainty.
method Defined model risk as KL divergence loss, solved nonlinear equations for optimal robust strategy.
result Optimal robust strategy can be obtained semi-analytically in worst case scenario.
Paper develops MMOT framework for financial applications with neural acceleration.
problem Financial optimization and calibration under multi-period martingale constraints.
method Theoretical analysis, incremental updates, adaptive sparse grids, hybrid neural-projection solver.
result Neural solver achieves 1597x speedup for real-time applications.
New approach optimizes dynamic decisions with side info.
problem Optimizing decisions under uncertainty with additional data.
method Combines machine learning with robust optimization.
result Proves asymptotic optimality and achieves significant improvements.
Optimizes trading strategy considering alpha decay and transaction costs.
problem Maximizing reward in a multi-period portfolio with transaction costs and alpha decay.
method Formulated as an infinite horizon Markov Decision Process, solved using a modified value iteration algorithm with convergence proof and asymptotic analysis.
result Characterized optimal trading policy that maximizes average expected reward.
Richard Bellman's Principle of Optimality, formulated in 1957, is the heart of dynamic programming, the mathematical discipline which studies the optimal solution of multi-period decision problems. In this paper, we look at the main trading principles of Jesse Livermore, the legendary stock operator whose method was pu…
Enhances financial optimization under model uncertainty using subsampling.
problem Model uncertainty in financial decision-making from limited data.
method Superimposes uncertainty measure on model space, uses subsampling for model distribution approximation, adapts SGD for efficiency.
result Uncertainty measures outperform traditional methods and achieve comparable performance to Bayesian methods.