In this paper, we consider the problem of optimization of a portfolio consisting of securities. An investor with an initial capital, is interested in constructing a portfolio of securities. If the prices of securities change, the investor shall decide on reallocation of the portfolio. At each moment of time, the prices…
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This paper considers portfolio construction in a dynamic setting. We specify a loss function comprised of utility and complexity components with an unknown tradeoff parameter. We develop a novel regret-based criterion for selecting the tradeoff parameter to construct optimal sparse portfolios over time.
Dynamic portfolio strategy using generative model with attention mechanism.
problem Dynamic modeling of multivariate stock returns with tail-side properties.
method Dynamic generative factor model using Attention-GRU network for dynamic learning and forecasting.
result The proposed model leads to wiser investments with higher reward-risk ratios and lower tail risks.
Deep neural networks improve portfolio construction by jointly modeling returns and risks.
problem Traditional portfolio construction methods fail under time-varying market conditions.
method Jointly modeling dynamic expected returns and risk structures using deep neural networks.
result Deep forecasting model achieves competitive predictive accuracy and economically meaningful directional accuracy.
Investigates optimal portfolio strategies in markets with latent side information.
problem Investment problem in markets with latent dependence structure and side information.
method Dynamic and constant portfolio strategies, analyzing log-optimal portfolio as benchmark.
result Optimal dynamic strategy growth rate asymptotically converges to constant strategy in stationary markets.
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.
Investor selects portfolios based on news attention in a hidden Markov model.
problem Mean-variance portfolio selection in a dynamic attention context.
method Closed-loop equilibrium strategies via extended HJB equation and Markov chain approximation.
result Equilibrium strategies found through iterative algorithm and numerical examples.
Graphical models improve portfolio optimization for financial time series.
problem Optimizing portfolios with time-varying covariance patterns.
method Various graphical models (PCA-KMeans, autoencoders, dynamic clustering, structural learning) to capture covariance matrix patterns.
result Graphical models outperform baseline methods in generating steady returns with low risk.
Study proposes DRL for investor-specific portfolio optimization considering asset volatility.
problem Dynamic allocation of funds balancing risk and return under market conditions.
method Volatility-guided Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) framework.
result Proposed DRL portfolios outperform baseline strategies.
Enhances portfolio construction with tailored regime forecasts for individual assets.
problem Traditional portfolio construction methods fail to account for asset-specific market conditions.
method Hybrid framework combining unsupervised and supervised learning for regime identification and forecasting.
result Outperforms traditional portfolio models across various asset classes.
This research combines DRL with BL model for better portfolio optimization.
problem Lack of dynamic correlation knowledge in DRL for optimal portfolio optimization.
method Hybrid model combining DRL and Black-Litterman model.
result DRL agent significantly outperforms other strategies in terms of return and risk.
We study a series of static and dynamic portfolios of VIX futures and their effectiveness to track the VIX index. We derive each portfolio using optimization methods, and evaluate its tracking performance from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. Among our results, we show that static portfolios of different VI…
Test-asset construction affects factor model performance.
problem How test assets are constructed impacts factor model performance.
method Forming characteristic-unsorted random portfolios and varying stock selection, initial weighting, holding, and rebalancing.
result Test-asset construction shifts factor model rankings materially.
This paper solves the dynamic portfolio choice problem. Using an explicit solution with a power utility, we construct a bridge between a continuous and discrete VAR model to assess portfolio sensitivities. We find, from a well analyzed example that the optimal allocation to stocks is particularly sensitive to Sharpe ra…
Study compares optimal vs. naive diversification in crypto markets, finds time-varying moments improve performance.
problem Optimizing portfolio construction in volatile crypto markets.
method Examines time-varying moments and transaction costs, incorporates turnover penalty.
result Time-varying moment estimators outperform conventional estimators in practical portfolio construction.
The article uses dynamic factor allocation to improve portfolio performance by integrating regime-switching signals.
problem Improving portfolio performance through dynamic factor allocation.
method The authors apply the sparse jump model (SJM) to identify bull and bear market regimes for individual factors, then fine-tune hyperparameters using a hypothetical single-factor long-short strategy. These regime inferences are incorporated into the Black-Litterman framework to dynamically adjust allocations among indices.
result The constructed multi-factor portfolio significantly improves the information ratio (IR) relative to the market, raising it from 0.05 to approximately 0.4.
Bayesian method predicts asset returns for better portfolio optimization.
problem Uncertainty in financial markets makes traditional portfolio optimization methods unreliable.
method Bayesian predictive synthesis (BPS) combined with dynamic linear models.
result Predicted distribution information improves portfolio performance.
Enhanced options trading strategies using advanced portfolio optimization.
problem Generating consistent positive returns in high-frequency options trading.
method Advanced portfolio optimization techniques applied to SPY options data.
result Sophisticated strategies incorporating advanced Greeks show potential in high-frequency trading.
New shrinkage estimator for GMV portfolio reduces risk in high-dimensional asset settings.
problem Estimating the global minimum variance portfolio in high-dimensional settings with limited data.
method Dynamic shrinkage of the GMV portfolio using previous data as a target.
result The new estimator outperforms traditional methods in high-dimensional asset settings.
In this paper, we combine modern portfolio theory and option pricing theory so that a trader who takes a position in a European option contract and the underlying assets can construct an optimal portfolio such that at the moment of the contract's maturity the contract is perfectly hedged. We derive both the optimal hol…
In the top-down approach to multi-name credit modeling, calculation of singe name sensitivities appears possible, at least in principle, within the so-called random thinning (RT) procedure which dissects the portfolio risk into individual contributions. We make an attempt to construct a practical RT framework that enab…
Collective dynamics, diversification and optimal portfolio construction for cryptocurrenciesq-fin.ST
Investigates cryptocurrency maturity through collective dynamics and diversification.
problem Determining if cryptocurrency market exhibits similar mathematical properties to equity market.
method Adjusts focus to retail cryptocurrency investors' behavioral patterns, contrasting with equity market.
result Identifies ideal portfolio size and spread across cryptocurrencies, revealing signatures of maturity.
Unified econometric model for portfolio optimization and option valuation.
problem Time-varying volatility and heavy tails in asset returns.
method Multivariate affine GARCH(1,1) with Normal Inverse Gaussian innovations.
result Substantial wealth-equivalent utility losses from ignoring correlation and tail risk.
In this paper, we consider the optimal portfolio liquidation problem under the dynamic mean-variance criterion and derive time-consistent solutions in three important models. We give adapted optimal strategies under a reconsidered mean-variance subject at any point in time. We get explicit trading strategies in the bas…
We develop a methodology for index tracking and risk exposure control using financial derivatives. Under a continuous-time diffusion framework for price evolution, we present a pathwise approach to construct dynamic portfolios of derivatives in order to gain exposure to an index and/or market factors that may be not di…
This paper studies the continuous time mean-variance portfolio selection problem with one kind of non-linear wealth dynamics. To deal the expectation constraint, an auxiliary stochastic control problem is firstly solved by two new generalized stochastic Riccati equations from which a candidate portfolio in feedback for…
The paper introduces a portfolio construction method using Black-Litterman model and factors.
problem Developing an efficient portfolio construction method using Black-Litterman model and factors.
method The method involves selecting 20 factors based on global market, asset class, and stock characteristics, applying various weight allocation methods including Black-Litterman model, and incorporating deep learning for dynamic weight updates.
result The model using Black-Litterman and deep learning outperforms other weight allocation schemes.
This paper proposes a new portfolio allocation method using LLMs to outperform traditional strategies.
problem Persistent tradeoff between risk and return in portfolio management.
method Follow-the-leader approach with sentiment-based trade filtering and LLM-driven hedging.
result Empirical results show a 69% increase in annualized returns and 119% in Sharpe ratio compared to SPY buy-and-hold.
This paper analyzes how multiple investors can exploit relative arbitrage opportunities.
problem Analyzing how multiple investors can exploit relative arbitrage opportunities.
method Constructing a well-posed market dynamical system of McKean-Vlasov type, deriving optimal strategies, and finding Nash equilibrium.
result The conditions for relative arbitrage opportunities among competitive investors are derived.
Solves portfolio optimization with costs using numerical methods.
problem Dynamic portfolio optimization with transaction costs and constraints.
method Numerical dynamic programming techniques.
result Problems can now be solved tractably.
Enhanced Transformer models predict ETF portfolio performance by optimizing covariance and semi-covariance matrices.
problem Static covariance estimates fail to capture dynamic market fluctuations and non-linear correlations.
method Transformer-based models for real-time covariance and semi-covariance predictions.
result Portfolios optimized with semi-covariance matrix outperform those with standard covariance matrix, especially in volatile conditions.
EFS: Evolutionary Factor Searching for Sparse Portfolio Optimization Using Large Language Modelsq-fin.PM
EFS uses LLMs to optimize sparse portfolios by evolving alpha factors.
problem Sparse portfolio optimization in dynamic market regimes.
method Evolutionary feedback loop with LLM-generated alpha factors.
result Significantly outperforms baselines in diverse datasets.
BSLP is a two-dimensional dynamic model of interacting portfolio-level loss and spread (more exactly, loss intensity) processes. The model is similar to the top-down HJM-like frameworks developed by Schonbucher (2005) and Sidenius-Peterbarg-Andersen (SPA) (2005), however is constructed as a Markovian, short-rate intens…
Random investment strategies outperform sensible ones, even with forecasts.
problem The usefulness of investment strategies based on forecasts is questioned.
method Investigated the performance of sensible and nonsensical investment strategies, including forecasts.
result There is no substantial difference between the performances of ``best'' and ``trivial'' forecasts.
The aim of this work is to extend the capital growth theory developed by Kelly, Breiman, Cover and others to asset market models with transaction costs. We define a natural generalization of the notion of a numeraire portfolio proposed by Long and show how such portfolios can be used for constructing growth-optimal inv…
The main purpose of this paper is to analyze solutions to a fully nonlinear parabolic equation arising from the problem of optimal portfolio construction. We show how the problem of optimal stock to bond proportion in the management of pension fund portfolio can be formulated in terms of the solution to the Hamilton-Ja…
Paper uses AI to optimize crypto portfolios, showing better risk-adjusted returns.
problem Managing volatile crypto markets with high volatility.
method Multi-agent system designed to autonomously construct and evaluate crypto-asset allocations.
result Dynamic optimization strategy outperforms static equal weighting strategy in terms of risk-adjusted returns.
Proposes a new framework for investing that adapts to market regimes.
problem Adapting to dynamic market regimes for better investment performance.
method Wasserstein Hidden Markov Model (HMM) with transaction-cost-aware optimization.
result Significantly higher risk-adjusted performance compared to benchmarks.
Neural nets optimize dynamic hedging strategies with transaction costs.
problem Optimal hedging strategy in presence of transaction costs and discrete time.
method Convolutional neural network trained to infer optimal hedging frequencies.
result Dynamic multiscale hedging strategy reduces risk and maximizes profit.
Spectral portfolio theory links neural networks to wealth dynamics via SGD weight matrices.
problem Understanding wealth dynamics from neural network training.
method Direct identification of weight matrices as portfolio allocation matrices, linking SGD forces to portfolio dynamics.
result Spectral properties of SGD weight matrices transition between additive and multiplicative regimes, influencing wealth dynamics.
The discrete-time mean-variance portfolio selection formulation, a representative of general dynamic mean-risk portfolio selection problems, does not satisfy time consistency in efficiency (TCIE) in general, i.e., a truncated pre-committed efficient policy may become inefficient when considering the corresponding trunc…
A metaheuristic approach solves portfolio optimization with constraints.
problem Portfolio Optimization Problem with cardinality and quantity constraints.
method Combination of TabuSearch and TokenRing Search with three neighborhood relations.
result The proposed techniques perform well on public benchmarks.
In this paper we present a theoretical framework for studying coherent acceptability indices in a dynamic setup. We study dynamic coherent acceptability indices and dynamic coherent risk measures, and we establish a duality between them. We derive a representation theorem for dynamic coherent risk measures in terms of …
A new model forecasts optimal portfolio weights from high-frequency data.
problem Forecasting optimal portfolio weights from high-frequency data.
method Dynamic Conditional Weights (DCW) model for portfolio weights dynamics.
result DCW model outperforms other models in portfolio allocations and measures.
Optimizes portfolios using neural network approximations of asset sensitivities to common drivers.
problem Optimizing portfolios with complex asset dynamics and common drivers.
method Model asset dynamics with PDEs, approximate sensitivities with neural networks, and use hierarchical clustering on sensitivity matrix for optimization.
result Achieves over-performance in portfolio optimization across various markets and datasets.
Dynamic risk factor model improves portfolio performance in high dimensions.
problem Dynamic portfolio allocation in high-dimensional financial markets.
method Time-varying sparsity on factor loadings, sequential learning of parameters and volatilities.
result Significant portfolio performance improvements and higher utility gains.
Deep learning models improve stock portfolio performance.
problem Improving stock portfolio allocation strategies.
method Used MLP, CNN, LSTM, and Transformer models to predict stock returns.
result Deep learning models enhance long-short stock portfolio performance.
STRAPSim measures ETF portfolio similarity better than existing methods.
problem Measuring portfolio similarity for ETFs and portfolios.
method Semantic, two-level, residual-aware portfolio similarity computation.
result STRAPSim outperforms existing methods in predictive accuracy and ranking alignment.