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ETFs with 2x and 3x leverage underperformed the S&P 500 index due to compounding and volatility.

problem ETFs with higher leverage failed to match the performance of the underlying index.
method Analyzed the performance of leveraged ETFs compared to the S&P 500 index, accounting for compounding and volatility.
result Two-thirds of the underperformance was due to compounding and volatility, with the rest due to covariance.

This study compares Bitcoin and S&P 500 returns using a new GTS distribution method.

problem Analyzing the daily return distributions and tail probabilities of Bitcoin and S&P 500.
method Used advanced Fast Fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) to fit the seven-parameter General Tempered Stable (GTS) distribution.
result Bitcoin has heavier tails and higher prevalence of high returns compared to S&P 500.

The study analyzes macroeconomic factors affecting copper futures volatility and long-term correlation with S&P 500.

problem Understanding the impact of macroeconomic variables on copper futures volatility and long-term correlation.
method Employed GARCH-MIDAS and DCC-MIDAS modeling frameworks to examine the influence of low-frequency macroeconomic variables on copper futures returns and long-term correlation with S&P 500.
result PPI is the most efficient macroeconomic variable impacting copper futures returns, and MIDAS filter improves model fitness and long-run relationship.

The study finds no evidence of stochastic arbitrage opportunities in S&P 500 index options.

problem Identifying arbitrage opportunities in S&P 500 index options.
method Developed linear and mixed-integer linear programs to compute the maximum option premium.
result No evidence of systematic stochastic arbitrage opportunities in S&P 500 index options.

We study the temporal evolution of the market efficiency in the stock markets using the complexity, entropy density, standard deviation, autocorrelation function, and probability distribution of the log return for Standard and Poor's 500 (S&P 500), Nikkei stock average index, and Korean composition stock price index (K…

2007-01-16abs ↗pdf ↗

We study the statistical properties of volatility---a measure of how much the market is likely to fluctuate. We estimate the volatility by the local average of the absolute price changes. We analyze (a) the S&P 500 stock index for the 13-year period Jan 1984 to Dec 1996 and (b) the market capitalizations of the largest…

1999-03-24abs ↗pdf ↗

The predictions of the S&P 500 returns made in 2007 have been tested and the underlying models amended. The period between 2003 and 2008 should be described by the dependence of the S&P 500 stock market index on real GDP because the population pyramid was highly inaccurate. The 2008 trough and 2009 rally are well predi…

2010-03-29abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper introduces Arte-Blue Chip Index for diversifying portfolios with art investments.

problem Evaluating blue-chip art as a viable asset class for diversification.
method Developed Arte-Blue Chip Index tracking top-performing artists over 24 years.
result 20% allocation of blue-chip art in a diversified portfolio increases risk-adjusted returns by 20%.

Improved stock index analysis using fuzzy parameters and machine learning.

problem Analyzing the S&P 500 stock index with long-term dependence.
method Combining fuzzy theory and machine learning to modify the Barndorff-Nielsen and Shephard model.
result The new model effectively captures the stochastic dynamics of the stock index time series.

This paper reviews and analyzes various modeling approaches for financial index tracking.

problem Efficient replication of market index performance in financial markets.
method Categorization into three frameworks: optimization, statistical, and machine learning; empirical study on S&P 500 dataset.
result Optimization-based models deliver the most precise index tracking, statistical-based models achieve the strongest return-risk balance, and data-driven models provide competitive performance.

We presented Bayesian portfolio selection strategy, via the kk factor asset pricing model. If the market is information efficient, the proposed strategy will mimic the market; otherwise, the strategy will outperform the market. The strategy depends on the selection of a portfolio via Bayesian multiple testing methodol…

2017-04-17abs ↗pdf ↗

The study forecasts portfolio volatility using cointegrated asset dynamics.

problem Forecasting volatility in portfolios with high accuracy.
method Developed HVR/DVR ratios and used Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to forecast volatility.
result VECM forecasts of portfolio volatility have lower MAPE than covariance-based forecasts.

Study evaluates three position sizing methods for put-writing on S&P 500 Index options.

problem Underdeveloped practical implementation of short-dated volatility-selling strategies.
method Kelly criterion, VIX-based volatility scaling, hybrid method.
result Ultra-short-dated, out-of-the-money options deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

Combining various data types predicts S&P 500 stock prices with high accuracy.

problem Predicting S&P 500 stock prices with high accuracy.
method Combined technical, fundamental, and text data with machine learning models like Random Forest and LSTM.
result Achieved 66.18% accuracy in S&P 500 index prediction and 62.09% in individual stock prediction.

The paper optimizes asset selection for index trackers and enhanced trackers with varying cardinality constraints.

problem Optimizing asset selection for index trackers and enhanced trackers with cardinality constraints.
method Divided into two steps: asset pre-selection and asset weight estimation. Used eight pre-selection procedures with different combinations of selection methods and regression types.
result Out-of-sample tracking errors are roughly proportional to 1/sqrt(cardinality). OLS is more effective than LAD, BE marginally more effective than FS, and (n) marginally more effective than (c).

This paper uses machine learning to improve VIX index calculation and detect market manipulation.

problem Inaccuracies and potential market manipulation in VIX index calculation.
method Replicates VIX index using a subset of SP options and neural networks.
result A small number of SP options can accurately replicate the VIX index.

Proposes a network framework for forecasting futures with different expirations.

problem Forecasting E-mini S\&P 500 and CBOE Volatility Index futures with different expirations.
method A novel data-driven network framework using GCN-LSTM, visualizing correlation structures, and enhancing LSTM's predictive power.
result Enhanced predictive power of future forecasts through a multi-channel Graph Convolutional Network.

Machine learning predicts S&P 500 additions and removals with high accuracy.

problem Forecasting S&P 500 membership changes to inform investment decisions.
method Used Random Forest model on quarterly data from 2013 onwards, incorporating various features.
result Achieved a test F1 score of 0.85, outperforming other models.

We consider assets for which price XtX_t and squared volatility YtY_t are jointly driven by Heston joint stochastic differential equations (SDEs). When the parameters of these SDEs are estimated from NN sub-sampled data (XnT,YnT)(X_{nT}, Y_{nT}), estimation errors do impact the classical option pricing PDEs. We estimate thes…

2014-04-15abs ↗pdf ↗

A machine learning approach for dynamic stock recommendation outperforms traditional strategies.

problem Lack of time for analysts to check all S&P 500 stocks and the need for a reliable stock selection strategy.
method Selecting representative stock indicators, using five machine learning methods, and choosing the model with the lowest Mean Square Error to rank stocks.
result The proposed scheme outperforms the long-only strategy on the S&P 500 index in terms of Sharpe ratio and cumulative returns.

Subordination is an often used stochastic process in modeling asset prices. Subordinated Levy price processes and local volatility price processes are now the main tools in modern dynamic asset pricing theory. In this paper, we introduce the theory of multiple internally embedded financial time-clocks motivated by beha…

2019-07-29abs ↗pdf ↗

The study explains stock return distributions using reaction functions.

problem Stock return distributions often deviate from normal distributions.
method Assumes normal event/information effects, financial over/underreaction, proposes reaction function model.
result Financial markets often underreact to minor events, overreact to significant ones, and react stronger to positive events.

We note a simple mechanism that may at least partially resolve several outstanding economic puzzles, including why the cyclically adjusted price to earnings ratio of the S&P 500 index has been oddly high for the past two decades, why gains to capital have outpaced gains to wages, and the persistence of the equity premi…

2016-10-25abs ↗pdf ↗

In this paper we formulate a regression problem to predict realized volatility by using option price data and enhance VIX-styled volatility indices' predictability and liquidity. We test algorithms including regularized regression and machine learning methods such as Feedforward Neural Networks (FNN) on S&P 500 Index a…

2019-09-22abs ↗pdf ↗

New tests for VaR and ES forecast encompassing using flexible link functions.

problem Testing forecast encompassing for Value at Risk and Expected Shortfall.
method Flexible link functions for testing convex forecast combinations and nonstandard asymptotic theory for boundary parameters.
result Tests based on new link functions outperform unrestricted linear link functions for one-step and multi-step forecasts.

New volatility model for option pricing with time-varying risk premium.

problem Volatility risk premium is time-varying and not well captured by existing models.
method Combines Markov switching with Realized GARCH framework to derive a state-dependent pricing kernel.
result The model reduces option pricing errors by 15% or more compared to competing models.

The analysis which assumes that tick by tick data is linear may lead to wrong conclusions if the underlying process is multiplicative. We compare data analysis done with the return and stock differences and we study the limits within the two approaches are equivalent. Some illustrative examples concerning these two app…

2001-11-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Enhanced indexation uses equity and index options for better performance.

problem Improving portfolio performance through enhanced indexation.
method Integrating index options into an enhanced indexation strategy based on second-order stochastic dominance.
result Introducing option strategies in enhanced indexation leads to improved out-of-sample performance.

Deep Q-learning agent outperforms traditional hedging in S&P 500 options.

problem Optimizing hedging strategies for at-the-money S&P 500 options.
method Twin Delayed Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (TD3) algorithm trained on historical data.
result Deep reinforcement learning agent outperforms traditional delta-hedging in various market conditions.

Study uses VIX for zero-coupon Treasury rates, proving long-term stability and returns.

problem Modeling zero-coupon Treasury rates with VIX for volatility.
method Multivariate autoregressive stochastic volatility model, proving stability and Law of Large Numbers.
result VIX accurately models zero-coupon Treasury rates and returns.

In finance, one usually deals not with prices but with growth rates RR, defined as the difference in logarithm between two consecutive prices. Here we consider not the trading volume, but rather the volume growth rate R~\tilde R, the difference in logarithm between two consecutive values of trading volume. To this end…

2010-11-11abs ↗pdf ↗