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48 results for Yield curve modeling

Yield curve forecasting is an important problem in finance. In this work we explore the use of Gaussian Processes in conjunction with a dynamic modeling strategy, much like the Kalman Filter, to model the yield curve. Gaussian Processes have been successfully applied to model functional data in a variety of application…

2017-03-04abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper shows that energy futures yield curves have an affine geometry.

problem Estimating dynamic behavior of yield curves from data while avoiding arbitrage.
method Finite dimensional models for yield curves, diffusion coefficients, and compatibility conditions.
result The compatibility of yield curves with diffusion coefficients forces an affine geometry.

This study models Burundi's bond market yield curve using Nelson-Siegel and Svensson models.

problem Modeling the yield curve of Burundian bond market for financial analytics.
method Collected treasury securities auction reports, computed zero-coupon rates, and applied Nelson-Siegel and Svensson models.
result Nelson-Siegel model is optimal for Burundian yield curve modeling.

This paper uses crypto derivatives data to estimate yield curves for cryptocurrencies.

problem Estimating yield curves for cryptocurrencies without bond markets.
method Using mathematical tools and data from cryptocurrency derivatives markets.
result Yield curves can be constructed for cryptocurrencies using derivative data.

We derive an equation of motion for interest-rate yield curves by applying a minimum Fisher information variational approach to the implied probability density. By construction, solutions to the equation of motion recover observed bond prices. More significantly, the form of the resulting equation explains the success …

2005-07-13abs ↗pdf ↗

Neural network model improves robustness of mortgage bond yield curve estimation.

problem Overfitting and instability in traditional yield curve estimation methods for small mortgage bond markets.
method Neural network framework with a new loss function for smoothness and stability.
result Empirical results show more robust and stable yield curve estimates compared to existing methods.

Metaheuristics improve yield curve estimation for Costa Rica.

problem Estimating the yield curve for Costa Rica using historical data.
method Used Nelson-Siegel and Svensson models with four metaheuristics (Ant colony, Genetic, Particle Swarm, Simulated Annealing) for optimization.
result Metaheuristics achieved better results than classical methods, especially Particle Swarm and Simulated Annealing.

New method models yield curve probability distribution for better forecasting.

problem Difficult to model and forecast changes in interest rate structure.
method Reconstructs joint probability distribution of yield curve parameters in functional space via high degree polynomial.
result Proposes a new approach to complement standard models like ARIMA.

A robust machine learning approach forecasts U.S. Treasury yields, reducing risk for investors.

problem Noisy and uncertain U.S. Treasury yields pose risk to forecast users.
method Formulates yield curve forecasting as a distributionally robust problem, combining factor models and machine learning.
result Robust forecast combinations improve out-of-sample performance across different maturity periods.

Bayesian approach improves Nelson-Siegel yield curve modeling.

problem Yield curve modeling in finance.
method Hierarchical Bayesian model with MAP estimates via BFGS algorithm and HMC.
result Strong negative correlation between bond price and long-term yield effect, weak positive correlation between short-term rate effect and bond value.

For a long time interest-rate models were built on a single yield curve used both for discounting and forwarding. However, the crisis that has affected financial markets in the last years led market players to revise this assumption and accommodate basis-swap spreads, whose remarkable widening can no longer be neglecte…

2010-11-03abs ↗pdf ↗

Study improves prediction of commodity futures using multi-factor model.

problem Improving accuracy in predicting commodity futures prices.
method State-space functional regression model incorporating yield curve dynamics.
result Functional regression model outperforms Schwartz-Smith model in estimating short-end of futures curve.

We present an arbitrage-free non-parametric yield curve prediction model which takes the full (discretized) yield curve as state variable. We believe that absence of arbitrage is an important model feature in case of highly correlated data, as it is the case for interest rates. Furthermore, the model structure allows t…

2012-03-09abs ↗pdf ↗

The crisis that affected financial markets in the last years leaded market practitioners to revise well known basic concepts like the ones of discount factors and forward rates. A single yield curve is not sufficient any longer to describe the market of interest rate products. On the other hand, using different yield c…

2010-06-24abs ↗pdf ↗

We present a framework on how to hedge the interest rate sensitivity of liabilities discounted by an extrapolated yield curve. The framework is based on functional analysis in that we consider the extrapolated yield curve as a functional of an observed yield curve and use its Gâteaux variation to understand the sensiti…

2014-06-24abs ↗pdf ↗

Deep learning framework for bond and yield curve forecasting with no-arbitrage constraints.

problem Arbitrage-free yield curve and bond price forecasting.
method Combines Kalman, extended Kalman, and particle filters with LSTM/CLSTM, and introduces AER term.
result Arbitrage regularization improves forecast accuracy, especially at short maturities.

This paper tests yield curve generators for property-casualty insurers.

problem Quantifying interest-rate risk for property-casualty insurers with high bond holdings.
method Develops and tests yield curve generators to quantify bond-value changes.
result Tests yield curve generators against known distributional properties of yield curves.

Develops a new model to better predict corporate bond yields.

problem Persistent shifts in interest rates undermine single-regime models.
method Regime-switching generalized CIR model with two-state short-rate process and credit factors.
result The model improves joint curve fit and delivers interpretable probabilities.

A new model explains relative spreads between economies using dynamic Nelson-Siegel and functional regression.

problem Analyzing and predicting relative spreads between economies in fixed income markets.
method State-space functional regression model incorporating dynamic Nelson-Siegel model and kernel PCA.
result The new model outperforms the dynamic Nelson-Siegel model in explaining relative spreads.

We propose a general framework for modeling multiple yield curves which have emerged after the last financial crisis. In a general semimartingale setting, we provide an HJM approach to model the term structure of multiplicative spreads between FRA rates and simply compounded OIS risk-free forward rates. We derive an HJ…

2014-06-17abs ↗pdf ↗

Model explains yield curve dynamics using order flow shocks.

problem Understanding the yield curve's fluctuations and their relation to order flows.
method Relates exogenous shocks to order flow surprises, creating a microstructural model that incorporates price and order flow dynamics.
result The model explains yield curve dynamics with fewer parameters and generates liquidity-dependent correlations.

The purpose of this paper relies on the study of long term affine yield curves modeling. It is inspired by the Ramsey rule of the economic literature, that links discount rate and marginal utility of aggregate optimal consumption. For such a long maturity modelization, the possibility of adjusting preferences to new ec…

2014-04-07abs ↗pdf ↗

Study reveals strong co-jumping behavior in U.S. yield curves compared to Europe.

problem Understanding co-jumps in interest rate futures markets.
method Localized co-jumps through wavelet coefficients, identified statistically significant ones, and analyzed using high frequency data.
result Stronger co-jumping behavior in U.S. yield curves compared to European ones.

This paper shows how forward rate interpolations are equivalent to discount factor interpolations in yield curve construction.

problem The challenge of choosing between different interpolation methods for yield curve construction.
method Demonstrates the equivalence between forward rate interpolations and discount factor interpolations.
result Some popular interpolation methods on forward rates are equivalent to classical interpolation methods on discount factors.

New characterisation of geodesics in various geometries yields conserved quantities.

problem Characterize unparametrised geodesics in Riemannian, conformal, and projective geometries.
method Develop a general theory and construction of curve first integrals using moving incidence relations.
result Explicit formulae for conserved quantities are derived, including Killing tensors and new classes of solutions.

The paper uses machine learning to predict missing yield parameters from liquid markets to illiquid corporate bonds.

problem Predicting missing yield parameters from illiquid corporate bonds.
method Applying Denoising Autoencoder (DAE) algorithm to historical data of liquid market instruments.
result DAE algorithm outperforms point-in-time inpainting algorithms in predicting unobserved yield surfaces.

We provide a general and tractable framework under which all multiple yield curve modeling approaches based on affine processes, be it short rate, Libor market, or HJM modeling, can be consolidated. We model a numeraire process and multiplicative spreads between Libor rates and simply compounded OIS rates as functions …

2016-03-02abs ↗pdf ↗

Investors choose between bonds and savings accounts based on utility maximization.

problem Determining the optimal investment strategy in a stochastic interest rate environment.
method Analyzes utility maximization under two investment scenarios using affine term structure models.
result Bond indifference prices are found to be the roots of integral expressions.

The study classifies term structure shapes in the two-factor Vasicek model using total positivity.

problem Classifying all possible term structure shapes in the two-factor Vasicek model of interest rates.
method Total positivity theory pioneered by Samuel Karlin.
result Four additional shapes can be produced in certain parameter regimes.

This paper tackles missing data in Burundian bond market yield curves.

problem Missing data challenges accurate yield curve construction in Burundian sovereign bond market.
method Exploration of data limitations, proposing and testing various imputation methods (LR, Previous value, miss-Forest, Next value).
result Linear Regression method performs best across variables, approximating normal distribution for error values.

Optimizes bond portfolios to avoid worst-case losses.

problem Finding the worst-case value of a bond portfolio over a range of yield curves and spreads.
method Solves a convex-concave saddle point optimization problem to find the worst-case value and construct a robust portfolio.
result Constructs a bond portfolio that includes the worst-case value, ensuring robustness against market uncertainties.

Probabilistic models predict neural network performance across varying hyperparameters.

problem Predicting neural network performance with different hyperparameters.
method Probabilistic models based on random forests and Bayesian recurrent neural networks.
result Models outperform state-of-the-art hyperparameter optimization methods.

The purpose of this paper relies on the study of long term yield curves modeling. Inspired by the economic litterature, it provides a financial interpretation of the Ramsey rule that links discount rate and marginal utility of aggregate optimal consumption. For such a long maturity modelization, the possibility of adju…

2014-04-07abs ↗pdf ↗