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48 results for covariance matrix forecasting

Study forecasts volatility and risk in electricity markets using matrix-HAR models.

problem Forecasting volatility and risk in electricity markets.
method Constructed a parsimonious matrix-HAR type model to estimate realized covariation and risk premia in electricity markets.
result Inclusion of longer time horizons and renewable generation information improves forecasts.

Improved covariance matrix forecasting for S&P 500 using factor models and shrinkage.

problem Forecasting large covariance matrices of returns in finance.
method Decompose covariance matrix into firm-level factors and sectoral restrictions. Estimate using VHAR models with LASSO.
result Significantly improved forecasting precision compared to benchmarks.

Paper proposes a deep learning method for better covariance matrix forecasting.

problem Suboptimal predictive performance in traditional matrix volatility forecasting.
method Riemannian-geometry-aware deep learning framework for symmetric positive definite matrices.
result Our method outperforms traditional approaches in predictive accuracy.

Improved deep probabilistic time series forecasting by learning error autocorrelation.

problem Simplification of time-independent error process and lack of serial correlation in existing models.
method Proposes a training method that incorporates error autocorrelation to enhance probabilistic forecasting accuracy.
result Improves predictive accuracy and uncertainty quantification across multiple datasets.

New method cleans cross-covariance matrices for better financial forecasting.

problem Asymptotically optimal cross-covariance cleaners fail in real-world, time-varying markets.
method Physics-informed neural network that learns from empirical singular values.
result Trained model outperforms analytical cleaners in out-of-sample cross-covariance prediction.

The paper introduces a method to model error correlations in multivariate time series forecasting.

problem Accurate modeling of error correlations for reliable uncertainty quantification.
method Plug-and-play method that learns error covariance over multiple steps using low-rank-plus-diagonal and independent latent temporal processes.
result Improves predictive accuracy and uncertainty quantification without significantly increasing parameter size.

The study optimizes investment portfolios using deep learning models for variance-covariance estimation.

problem Estimating an appropriate variance-covariance matrix in Modern Portfolio Theory.
method Employed LSTM-RNN and probabilistic deep learning models (DeepVAR, GPVAR) for multivariate forecasting and portfolio optimization.
result LSTM-RNN models generally yield the best performance in terms of information ratio and annualized returns.

The paper explores how multiway data from PDEs can be accurately tracked using EnKF with specific covariance and precision estimators.

problem Tracking sparse and multiway structures in dynamical processes governed by PDEs.
method Examined several multiway covariance and precision matrix estimators in the context of physics-driven forecasting and EnKF.
result Multiway data from Poisson and convection-diffusion PDEs can be accurately tracked using EnKF with appropriate estimators.

The paper uses PCA and HMM to forecast stock returns outperforming buy-and-hold.

problem Predicting stock returns accurately.
method Applied PCA to covariance matrix of S&P 500 stocks, used HMM on principal components, and forecasted stock returns.
result The model outperforms buy-and-hold strategy in terms of annualized Sharpe ratio.

Proposes a new model to maximize out-of-sample Sharpe ratios by forecasting tangency portfolios.

problem Maximizing Sharpe ratios when returns and covariances are not stationary.
method Forecast the tangency portfolio using vector autoregressions and invest in the minimum Euclidean distance portfolio.
result Empirically validated superior out-of-sample Sharpe ratios.

The paper uses random matrix theory for multi-task regression, improving time series forecasting.

problem Improving time series forecasting using multi-task regression.
method Applying random matrix theory to multi-task regression problems, deriving closed-form solutions for optimization.
result Provides a robust foundation for hyperparameter optimization in multi-task regression scenarios.

The paper proposes a method to improve forecast combination accuracy using portfolio theory.

problem Improving forecast accuracy by combining multiple forecasts.
method Generates forecast combinations using a portfolio analogy, allowing negative weights for hedging.
result Demonstrates improved performance in weighted random forest forecasts.

The paper forecasts joint electricity demand across 14 British regions using additive models.

problem Forecasting regional electricity demand with cross-regional dependencies.
method Modified Cholesky parametrisation for multivariate Gaussian model, gradient boosting for model selection.
result The proposed model outperforms non-Gaussian copula-based models in forecasting.

Paper proposes a new GPR-HS framework for accurate VCV estimation in global equity indices.

problem Accurate forecasting of Volatility-Covariance Matrix (VCV) for regulatory processes.
method Hybrid Gaussian Process Regression-Historical Simulation (GPR-HS) framework.
result GPR-HS framework achieves regulatory compliance and outperforms static VaR benchmarks.

Method estimates multiple related Gaussian distributions using Laplacian regularization.

problem Jointly estimate multiple related zero-mean Gaussian distributions.
method Laplacian regularized stratified model fitting with hyper-parameters to encourage covariance closeness.
result The method performs well, especially in low data regimes, as demonstrated in finance, radar, and weather.

Enhances traffic forecasting with dynamic regression incorporating error modeling.

problem Improving accuracy of traffic forecasts using deep spatiotemporal models.
method Integrates matrix-variate autoregressive (AR) model into loss function for error series of base model.
result Improved traffic forecasting performance on SOTA models with interpretable AR coefficients.

Investigates portfolio optimization with and without gearing constraints.

problem Improving portfolio weights for better alignment with expected returns.
method Extends the alpha-weight angle bound to include gearing constraints and uses theoretical arguments and simulations.
result Equally weighted portfolios are not preferable to mean-variance portfolios even with poor forecast ability and a badly conditioned covariance matrix.

Chronos-2 forecasts multivariate and covariate data without task-specific training.

problem Limited applicability of existing time series forecasting models to real-world multivariate and covariate data.
method Chronos-2 uses a group attention mechanism for in-context learning across multiple time series.
result Chronos-2 achieves state-of-the-art performance across comprehensive benchmarks.

Forecast reconciliation improves portfolio risk forecasts, especially when true covariance is known.

problem Improving portfolio risk forecasts using multivariate GARCH models.
method Combining univariate and multivariate forecasts with forecast reconciliation techniques.
result Forecast reconciliation improves over standard multivariate approaches, especially when true covariance is known.

Hybrid GARCH-LSTM models predict covariance matrices better than GARCH alone.

problem Predicting covariance matrices of high-dimensional asset returns.
method Combining GARCH processes with neural networks to forecast volatilities and correlations.
result The hybrid model outperforms both equally weighted portfolios and univariate GARCH models.

A novel algorithm predicts customized allergy seasons using multi-variate triple-regression.

problem Predicting customized allergy seasons for individual patients.
method Triple-regression algorithm with pre-processing and three-stage regressions.
result Improved forecasting accuracy and reduced uncertainty.

The purpose of this paper is to propose a time-varying vector autoregressive model (TV-VAR) for forecasting multivariate time series. The model is casted into a state-space form that allows flexible description and analysis. The volatility covariance matrix of the time series is modelled via inverted Wishart and singul…

2008-02-01abs ↗pdf ↗

End-to-end portfolio optimization framework bypassing covariance matrix estimation.

problem Optimizing portfolios with large numbers of assets and constraints.
method Deep learning approach that directly optimizes asset distributions without forecasting.
result Framework outperforms classical methods and handles various constraints.

We address the curse of dimensionality in dynamic covariance estimation by modeling the underlying co-volatility dynamics of a time series vector through latent time-varying stochastic factors. The use of a global-local shrinkage prior for the elements of the factor loadings matrix pulls loadings on superfluous factors…

2016-08-30abs ↗pdf ↗

Diffolio uses a diffusion model for multivariate financial forecasting and portfolio construction.

problem Probabilistic forecasting of multivariate financial time-series with complex cross-sectional dependencies.
method Diffolio employs a denoising network with hierarchical attention architecture, incorporating asset-level and market-level layers and a correlation-guided regularizer.
result Diffolio outperforms various probabilistic forecasting baselines in multivariate forecasting accuracy and portfolio performance.

Model forecasts market structure from financial networks using machine learning.

problem Predicting market correlation structure from financial networks.
method Dynamic Asset Graph (DAG), Dynamic Minimal Spanning Tree (DMST), Dynamic Threshold Networks (DTN).
result Model improves market structure forecasting by up to 40% over benchmarks.

Classifies SL(n) covariant matrix-valued valuations on Lp-spaces.

problem Classifying SL(n) covariant matrix-valued valuations on Lp-spaces.
method Established a complete classification for continuous and SL(n) covariant matrix-valued valuations on Lp(Rn,|x|2dx), eliminating matrix symmetry assumption.
result Unique characterization of such valuations by the moment matrix in n>2, rotation matrix in 2D.

Paper presents a new framework for covariance matrix estimation with geometric insights.

problem Challenges in covariance matrix estimation, especially in finding suitable models and efficient estimation methods.
method General framework for linear restrictions on different transformations of the covariance matrix, including matrix logarithm and its inverse.
result Yields an MM-estimator with MM-estimation allowing for straightforward asymptotic and finite sample analysis.

Paper introduces SMM for forecasting multiple time series with missing values.

problem Forecasting multiple time series with missing and noisy values.
method Sliding Mask Method (SMM) using Non-negative Matrix Factorization (NMF).
result The method outperforms state-of-the-art methods in time series forecasting.

New methods estimate covariance for matrix data without assuming fixed size or specific distributions.

problem Estimating covariance for high-dimensional matrix data without distributional assumptions.
method Unified framework for bandable covariance estimation with rank one approximation, robust to heavy-tailed data.
result Proposed estimators are rate-optimal and perform well in simulations and real applications.

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.

This paper introduces a new data-driven methodology for estimating sparse covariance matrices of the random coefficients in logit mixture models. Researchers typically specify covariance matrices in logit mixture models under one of two extreme assumptions: either an unrestricted full covariance matrix (allowing correl…

2020-01-14abs ↗pdf ↗

Probabilistic NDVI forecasting from sparse satellite data.

problem Challenges in short-term NDVI forecasting due to sparse and irregular satellite data.
method Probabilistic forecasting framework using historical NDVI and meteorological observations, with temporal-distance weighted quantile loss and extreme-weather feature engineering.
result The proposed method outperforms baselines on pointwise and probabilistic evaluation metrics.

We simplify matrix computations for block matrices, especially useful for covariance and correlation matrices.

problem Complex computations for block matrices, especially for covariance and correlation matrices.
method Obtained a canonical representation for block matrices, facilitating computation of various matrix operations.
result Simplified computation of matrix operations for block matrices, particularly useful for covariance and correlation matrices.

The paper analyzes how Gaussian kernel parameters affect posterior covariance in Gaussian processes.

problem Understanding the influence of Gaussian kernel parameters on posterior covariance in Gaussian processes.
method Geometric analysis and a posteriori error estimation techniques from adaptive finite element methods.
result The bandwidth parameter and spatial distribution of observations significantly influence posterior covariance and its matrix.

Classification of SL(n) covariant valuations on Orlicz spaces.

problem Classifying continuous SL(n) covariant valuations on Orlicz spaces.
method Complete classification without symmetric assumptions, focusing on moment matrix and a new functional in dimension two.
result The moment matrix is the only SL(n) covariant valuation for n≥3, and a new functional appears in dimension two.

Develops a method for probabilistic simulation of renewable energy production at grid scale.

problem Uncertainty in short-term electricity generation from renewable assets.
method Probabilistic framework with asset calibration, hierarchical clustering, and Gaussianization.
result Full uncertainty quantification at asset and collection levels.