Research builds an index measuring analysts' perception of informational asymmetry.
problem Measuring the level of informational asymmetry among companies.
method Developed an algorithm based on Elo rating to capture analysts' perception.
result The model shows good fit with significant variables: coverage, volatility, Tobin q, and size.
Study finds time-varying volatility and multifractality in Bitcoin, with asymmetry weakening as market efficiency increases.
problem Investigating time-varying properties of Bitcoin's volatility and multifractality.
method Rolling window method to examine daily Bitcoin returns and multifractal properties over time.
result Volatility asymmetry in Bitcoin changes over time, becoming less pronounced as market efficiency increases.
This paper explores non-exchangeability in copulas from shock models and computes asymmetry bounds.
problem Understanding the non-exchangeability of copulas from shock models.
method Analyzes and computes asymmetry bounds for various copulas families.
result Sharp bounds for asymmetry measures of Marshall, maxmin, and RMM copulas.
Entropy asymmetry affects regularization in ERM, leading to biased solutions.
problem Analyzing the impact of relative entropy asymmetry in ERM regularization.
method Examined Type-I and Type-II ERM-RER, comparing their solutions and properties.
result Type-II ERM-RER regularization introduces a strong bias against training data.
We define a measure of spectral asymmetry for G_2 and Spin(7) manifolds. We show that this invariant can be computed in terms of characteristic classes and the covariant constant form defining the G_2 or Spin(7) structure.
New measures detect asymmetries, non-linearity in stock returns.
problem Detecting asymmetries and non-linearity in stock returns.
method Proposed non-linear, local, invariant dependence measures; nonparametric estimator proven.
result Measures show tail asymmetry, non-linearity, risk buildup during market distress.
Investment horizon approach has been used to analyze indexes of Polish stock market.Optimal time horizon for each return value is evaluated by fitting appropriate function form of the distribution. Strong asymmetry of gain-loss curves is observed for WIG index, whereas gain and loss curves look similar for WIG20 and fo…
We demonstrate that the gain/loss asymmetry observed for stock indices vanishes if the temporal dependence structure is destroyed by scrambling the time series. We also show that an artificial index constructed by a simple average of a number of individual stocks display gain/loss asymmetry - this allows us to explicit…
The abstract discusses financial irreversibility using quantum mechanics and projective geometry.
problem Financial irreversibility and its limitations in trading strategies.
method Projective geometry and Taylor expansion of directed distance in quantum systems.
result Fundamental asymmetry under state exchange is a key factor in financial irreversibility.
New measures of asymmetry for triangles help evaluate electric power quality.
problem Measuring asymmetry of triangles for electric power quality.
method Introducing G-deviation for n-gons and deriving formulas for complex plane triangles. result New measures of asymmetry can be applied in electric power engineering.
Proposes a new portfolio optimization method considering reward, dispersion, and asymmetry.
problem Capturing fat-tails and asymmetry in asset return distributions.
method Market model with tempered stable distribution; extended mean-variance optimization.
result Closed-form solutions for VaR and CVaR; efficient frontier extended to three dimensions.
ML PCA detects phase transitions in muon spectroscopy data.
problem Detecting phase transitions in materials using muon spectroscopy data.
method Unsupervised Machine Learning (PCA) applied to asymmetry functions.
result PCA method effectively detects phase transitions in muon spectroscopy experiments.
Study shows short exposure and systematic risk exposure affect disposition effect asymmetries.
problem Understanding disposition effect in short vs long exposure positions and systematic risk.
method Generalized Odean measures, introduced Value metric, implemented dispositionEffect R package.
result Short positions exhibit weaker disposition effect than long positions under narrow framing, reversing in integrated framing.
We examine whether hedging effectiveness is affected by asymmetry in the return distribution by applying tail specific metrics to compare the hedging effectiveness of short and long hedgers using crude oil futures contracts. The metrics used include Lower Partial Moments (LPM), Value at Risk (VaR) and Conditional Value…
Discovering the causal structure among a set of variables is a fundamental problem in many areas of science. In this paper, we propose Kernel Conditional Deviance for Causal Inference (KCDC) a fully nonparametric causal discovery method based on purely observational data. From a novel interpretation of the notion of as…
Sharp inequalities and symmetries on Riemannian surfaces quantified.
problem Understanding symmetries and asymmetries in Riemannian surfaces.
method Introducing scattering energy to measure asymmetry and proving isoperimetric inequalities.
result Sharp quantitative isoperimetric inequalities and domains with vanishing scattering energy characterized.
Directed graphs have asymmetric connections, yet the current graph clustering methodologies cannot identify the potentially global structure of these asymmetries. We give a spectral algorithm called di-sim that builds on a dual measure of similarity that correspond to how a node (i) sends and (ii) receives edges. Using…
New proofs and inequalities for capillarity problems quantify asymmetries.
problem Quantifying asymmetries in capillarity functionals.
method ABP-type technique, symmetrization, selection-type argument.
result Sharp quantitative inequalities for asymmetries in capillarity problems.
The earthquake flow is asymmetric and cannot be extended to an SL(2,R) action.
problem The asymmetry of Thurston's earthquake flow and its implications.
method Analysis of orbifold automorphisms and measured geodesic laminations.
result The earthquake flow does not extend to an SL(2,R) action and lacks continuous self-symmetries.
We review a resent {\em time-dependent} performance measure for economical time series -- the (optimal) investment horizon approach. For stock indices, the approach shows a pronounced gain-loss asymmetry that is {\em not} observed for the individual stocks that comprise the index. This difference may hint towards an sy…
Researchers study spectral asymmetry using pseudodifferential projections on the massless Dirac operator.
problem Understanding spectral asymmetry for the massless Dirac operator.
method Constructing a negative order pseudodifferential asymmetry operator from spectral projections.
result Computed the principal symbol of the asymmetry operator, accounting for gauge invariance.
Develops a new approach to spectral asymmetry using microlocal analysis.
problem Spectral asymmetry on 3-manifolds.
method Constructs an asymmetry operator using microlocal analysis.
result The asymmetry operator generalizes the eta invariant and contains spectral asymmetry information.
Study classifies long-term stress using EEG and expert labeling.
problem Classifying long-term stress using EEG signals.
method Baseline EEG recordings, perceived stress scale scores, expert evaluation, frequency domain features, alpha asymmetry, t-test, support vector machine.
result Expert evaluation improves classification accuracy to 85.20%.
A new process generalizes geometric Brownian motion with asymmetry.
problem Creating a positive process with asymmetry parameter.
method Introducing asymmetry parameter α to describe volatility at new lows.
result Preserves GBM properties while expressing volatility as weighted mean.
This study found significant asymmetry between potential maximum gain and loss in asset returns, improving predictability and utility for investors.
problem Understanding the economic value of price extremes in asset returns.
method Decomposing asset returns into PMG and PML, analyzing relationships and asymmetry, and testing predictive power.
result Significant asymmetry between PMG and PML, improving asset return predictability and utility for investors.
Study sharp inequalities for perimeter functionals in capillarity and convex cones.
problem Quantitative isoperimetric inequalities for perimeter functionals in capillarity and convex cones.
method Derivation of Fuglede-type estimates and application of selection principle.
result Sharp quantitative isoperimetric inequalities in strong and barycentric forms.
Supervised learning has been very successful for automatic segmentation of images from a single scanner. However, several papers report deteriorated performances when using classifiers trained on images from one scanner to segment images from other scanners. We propose a transfer learning classifier that adapts to diff…
We prove that a plane domain which is almost isoperimetric (with respect to the L1 metric) is close to a square whose sides are parallel to the coordinates axis. Closeness is measured either by L∞ Haussdorf distance or Fraenkel asymmetry. In the first case, we determine the extremal domains.
PCA improves detection of phase transitions in muon spectroscopy data from various materials.
problem Subtle changes in asymmetry function indicate phase transitions, but existing methods require material-specific knowledge.
method Applied unsupervised PCA to muon spectroscopy asymmetry data from multiple materials.
result PCA can recover phase transition indicators and improve detection of material-specific variations.
The paper tackles multi-player information asymmetry bandits in metric spaces.
problem Information asymmetry in rewards, actions, or both in multiplayer bandit problems.
method Adopted CAB and zooming algorithms for information asymmetry in rewards and actions.
result Regret bounds of the same order in all 3 problem settings.
Bayesian analysis reveals asymmetry in financial data.
problem Quantifying asymmetry in financial time series data.
method Bayesian approach, t-Test generalization, two data distribution models, sensitivity analysis.
result Statistical significance of gain/loss asymmetry amounts.
New regularization method reduces support of empirical risk minimization solutions.
problem Regularization in empirical risk minimization with relative entropy.
method Introduces Type-II regularization, characterizes solutions, analyzes properties of relative entropy.
result Type-II regularization collapses solution support into reference measure's support.
We provide theoretical and empirical evidence for a type of asymmetry between causes and effects that is present when these are related via linear models contaminated with additive non-Gaussian noise. Assuming that the causes and the effects have the same distribution, we show that the distribution of the residuals of …
Multifractal processes are a relatively new tool of stock market analysis. Their power lies in the ability to take multiple orders of autocorrelations into account explicitly. In the first part of the paper we discuss the framework of the Lux model and refine the underlying phenomenological picture. We also give a proc…
Investigates relationships between concordance measures and non-exchangeability in copulas.
problem Understanding the relationship between concordance measures and non-exchangeability in copulas.
method Examines five concordance measures (Spearman's rho, Kendall's tau, Gini's gamma, Blomqvist's beta, and footrule) and their connection to non-exchangeability in copulas.
result New method proposed for exploring the relationship between copula properties and measures of dependence.
Research shows that information asymmetry affects how quickly companies adjust their capital structure and expected returns.
problem The relationship between capital structure adjustment speed and expected returns is influenced by information asymmetry.
method A hybrid data regression model was used to test the hypotheses based on data from 120 companies in the Tehran Stock Exchange.
result Information asymmetry positively affects the relationship between capital structure adjustment speed and expected returns.
The Finslerian extension of the Euclidean metric is proposed and studied under rigorous conditions that the associated indicatrix is regular and convex. The relativistic pseudo-Euclidean metric is extended, too. The extensions show distinct violation of the T−parity, so that the future-past asymmetry of the physical …
Inverse statistics in economics is considered. We argue that the natural candidate for such statistics is the investment horizons distribution. This distribution of waiting times needed to achieve a predefined level of return is obtained from (often detrended) historic asset prices. Such a distribution typically goes t…
Python package cegpy models processes with asymmetries.
problem Leveraging CEGs for processes with structural asymmetries.
method Developed cegpy, a Python package for CEGs with Bayesian model selection and probability propagation.
result First CEG package in any language that can model symmetric and asymmetric structures.
Examines GARCH intensity model for risk-neutral option pricing.
problem Volatility clustering, leverage effect, and conditional asymmetry in financial returns.
method Risk-neutral option pricing method under GARCH intensity model.
result Flexibility in volatility changes according to probability measure.
The study reveals asymmetries in US financial shocks' international impacts.
problem Analyzing nonlinearities in international financial spillovers.
method Developed a flexible nonlinear multi-country model to capture asymmetries in responses to financial shocks.
result Adverse shocks trigger stronger declines in output, inflation, and stock markets than benign shocks.
New method uses kernel deviance measures to discover causal relationships in heterogeneous data.
problem Discovering causal relationships in complex, heterogeneous datasets.
method KIIM-HT, a novel score measure based on heterogeneous transformations of RKHS embeddings.
result KIIM-HT outperforms previous methods in causal discovery tasks.
The percolation model of stock market speculation allows an asymmetry (in the return distribution) leading to fast downward crashes and slow upward recovery. We see more small upturns and more intermediate downturns.
Asymmetry PRISM outperforms CPU and GPU solvers for institutional rebalancing.
problem Institutional rebalancing with deadline constraints
method Asymmetry PRISM
result Asymmetry PRISM-CPU is 4.5x to 24.1x faster than the fastest completed reference row in the same lane.
Unified toolkit for comparing neural representations using SRTD and NTS.
problem Heuristic asymmetry and unbounded scores in existing divergences.
method Developed SRTD and NTS to address these issues.
result Unified, robust, and scale-invariant metric for comparing neural representations.
This paper tackles online strategic decision making with asymmetry and knowledge transportability.
problem Strategic decision making with information asymmetry and knowledge transportability challenges.
method Developed a sample-efficient algorithm for online learning under these conditions.
result Proved sample complexity of O(1/ε2) for learning an ε-optimal policy. New method automates asymmetric choice for better skill transfer in reinforcement learning.
problem Improving sample efficiency and transferability of reinforcement learning agents.
method Attentive Priors for Expressive and Transferable Skills (APES) using hierarchical KL-regularization.
result APES automates asymmetric choice, leading to better skill transfer across sequential tasks.
In this paper we study the spectral asymmetry of (possibly nonselfadjoint) elliptic PsiDO's in terms of the difference of zeta functions coming from different cuttings. Refining previous formulas of Wodzicki in the case of odd class elliptic PsiDO's, our main results have several consequence concerning the local indepe…