The article improves the display of acceptable exchange ratios for merging companies.
problem Determining feasible exchange ratios for merging companies.
method Exploits a diagrammatic approach to display the bargaining region.
result Shares face upper and lower bounds for acceptable exchange ratios.
The paper analyzes algorithmic trading in cryptocurrency exchanges, finding a profitable strategy involving indirect conversions.
problem Lack of empirical analysis of algorithmic trading in cryptocurrency exchanges.
method Empirical analysis using historical trades data from Binance.
result A triangular arbitrage strategy yields a 14.4 basis point advantage over direct exchanges.
A new method for pricing exchange options under stochastic volatility and jumps.
problem Pricing European and American exchange options with stochastic volatility and jumps.
method Equivalent martingale measure, numeraire choice, integral transforms, Kolmogorov backward equation, integral equations.
result Reduced exchange option pricing to a one-dimensional problem of a call option.
Investors can enhance their portfolios by strategically using LETFs, especially with dynamic strategies.
problem Unsuitability of passive or static approaches to LETFs leads to undesirable risk-return profiles.
method Demonstrated the effectiveness of simple dynamic strategies in exploiting favorable Omega ratio dynamics.
result Dynamic strategies can exploit the compounding effect of LETFs, improving risk-return profiles.
Derivatives impact U.S. banking sector's systemic risk, but loan and leverage ratios are more significant.
problem Systemic risk in U.S. banking sector due to derivatives and loans.
method Analysis of derivatives and loan data to assess systemic risk.
result Loan and leverage ratios are more influential in systemic risk than derivatives holdings.
This article extends, in a stochastic environment, the Yagil (1987) model which establishes, in a deterministic dividend discount model, a range for the exchange ratio in a stock-for-stock merger agreement. Here, we generalize Yagil's work letting both pre- and post-merger dividends grow randomly over time. If Yagil fo…
We study the various sectors of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) for a period of eight years from January 2006 to March 2014. Using the data of the daily returns of a period of eight years we investigate the financial cross correlation co-efficients among the sectors of BSE and Price by Earning (PE) ratio of BSE Sensex.…
Deep learning optimizes portfolio Sharpe ratio without forecasting returns.
problem Optimizing portfolio weights without accurate expected returns forecasts.
method Using deep learning models to directly optimize ETF portfolios based on market indices.
result Our model outperformed other algorithms over the 2011-2020 period, including financial instabilities.
Study liquidity provision in decentralized exchanges considering risk aversion and replication costs.
problem Economic viability of liquidity provision in decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
method Formulated strategic interactions as a sequential game with risk-averse LP, traders, and arbitrageurs.
result DEX liquidity depth is crucial for risk management, influenced by risk aversion and replication costs.
Graph learning improves FXRP and FXSA with significant statistical arbitrage gains.
problem Improving FXRP and FXSA with complex multi-currency and interest rate relationships.
method Two-step graph learning approach: first, edge-level regression on spatiotemporal graph; second, stochastic optimization with constraints and risk-adjusted return maximization.
result Graph-learning method achieves higher information and Sortino ratios than benchmarks.
A fuzzy expert system selects stocks for BSE using AI techniques.
problem Selecting stocks for investment allocation is challenging due to many influencing factors.
method Dempster-Shafer (DS) evidence theory for rule base generation, portfolio optimization model with ACO algorithm.
result The model's performance is satisfactory for short-term investment.
Numerical method for pricing exchange options with stochastic volatility and jumps.
problem Pricing exchange options under stochastic volatility and jump-diffusion dynamics.
method Method of lines (MOL) approach to simplify and solve the PDEs.
result Characterization of near-maturity American exchange option boundary and impact of model parameters.
The paper identifies key macroeconomic events affecting exchange rate volatility.
problem Understanding which macroeconomic events impact exchange rate volatility.
method Data-driven approach to select relevant macroeconomic events using sparsity-based methods.
result The identified macroeconomic events significantly impact exchange rate volatility.
Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms are widely used to sample from complicated distributions, especially to sample from the posterior distribution in Bayesian inference. However, MCMC is not directly applicable when facing the doubly intractable problem. In this paper, we discussed and compared two existing solu…
Centralized exchanges influence staking behavior and decentralization in Proof of Stake blockchain ecosystems.
problem How do centralized exchanges affect staking behavior and decentralization in Proof of Stake blockchain ecosystems?
method Formulate a continuous-time mean field model of miners as validators and traders in a centralized market.
result Centralized trading activities enhance staking participation and promote decentralization through market incentives.
This study optimizes stock portfolios for Indian sectors using historical data.
problem Challenges in optimizing stock portfolios due to volatility and future value estimation.
method Used Sharpe, Sortino, and Calmar ratios to design mean-variance optimized portfolios.
result Identified the ratio that maximizes cumulative returns for most sectors.
This paper studies liquidity providers in decentralized exchanges.
problem Understanding how liquidity providers behave in DEXes.
method Analyzed operations on Uniswap, measured investment strategy, returns, and risks.
result Liquidity providers benefit from transaction fees and determine their strategy based on market changes.
We introduce a new non parametric method that allows for a direct, fast and efficient estimation of the matrix of kernel norms of a multivariate Hawkes process, also called branching ratio matrix. We demonstrate the capabilities of this method by applying it to high-frequency order book data from the EUREX exchange. We…
EXFormer predicts foreign exchange returns with high accuracy using a multi-scale self-attention mechanism and dynamic variable selection.
problem Accurately forecasting daily exchange rate returns in international finance.
method EXFormer uses a multi-scale trend-aware self-attention mechanism with dynamic variable selection and embedded squeeze-and-excitation blocks.
result EXFormer outperforms other models in forecasting daily exchange rate returns, achieving statistically significant improvements in directional accuracy.
Investment strategy for NYSE stocks minimizes market correlation.
problem Minimizing market correlation for steady returns.
method Combining momentum, fundamentals, and analyst recommendations; feature selection; backtesting various portfolio construction methods.
result Risk parity outperformed other methods, offering higher Sharpe ratio and lower beta.
Investigate using LETFs to outperform benchmarks, finding them more likely to succeed.
problem The controversy and popularity of LETFs in constructing portfolios.
method Systematic investigation using IR-optimal strategies with LETFs and VETFs, including neural network-based approaches.
result IR-optimal strategies with LETFs outperform benchmarks and achieve partial stochastic dominance.
In this paper we introduce kinetic equations for the evolution of the probability distribution of two goods among a huge population of agents. The leading idea is to describe the trading of these goods by means of some fundamental rules in price theory, in particular by using Cobb-Douglas utility functions for the bina…
A martingale framework for concept change detection based on testing data exchangeability was recently proposed (Ho, 2005). In this paper, we describe the proposed change-detection test based on the Doob's Maximal Inequality and show that it is an approximation of the sequential probability ratio test (SPRT). The relat…
Using detailed statistical analyses of the size distribution of a universe of equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs), we discover a discrete hierarchy of sizes, which imprints a log-periodic structure on the probability distribution of ETF sizes that dominates the details of the asymptotic tail. This allows us to propose …
The study forecasts ETF return direction using machine learning models.
problem Predicting the direction of ETF returns for investment decisions.
method Applied regression and classification models to historical ETF component data.
result Models outperformed naive and buy & hold strategies, especially linear regression and logistic regression.
The paper finds optimal ways to combine ETFs to minimize costs for investors.
problem Finding the best combination of ETFs to match a target gearing ratio at the lowest expense.
method Linear programming and convex geometry to prove the two-fund theorem for ETFs.
result The cheapest way to achieve a target gearing ratio is by combining the two nearest undominated ETF products.
A new AMM design reduces impermanent loss and retains more liquidity.
problem Inefficiencies in conventional AMM designs lead to liquidity loss and user engagement issues in DEXs.
method Proposes a dual-mechanism framework: a power-law invariant BMM and dynamic rebate system.
result Reduces impermanent loss by 36% and retains 3.98x more liquidity during price volatility.
This study compares Bitcoin and Litecoin using cryptocurrency metrics and trading strategies.
problem Valuation and trading strategies for cryptocurrencies.
method Metrics like UTXO, STXO, WAL, CDD, and trading strategies based on PU ratio.
result Bitcoin's superior store-of-value proposition compared to Litecoin validated.
GA-MSSR optimizes forex trading rules for higher returns and reduced risk.
problem Noisy market data affects the consistency and profitability of trading algorithms.
method Optimized trading rules derived from technical indicators using a Genetic Algorithm.
result GA-MSSR achieved superior performance with significant positive returns and reduced risk factors.
Novel privatization framework for high-dimensional variable selection with differential privacy.
problem High-dimensional controlled variable selection with rigorous FDR control under differential privacy constraints.
method Gaussian Johnson-Lindenstrauss Transformation for privatizing the knockoff matrix.
result The proposed private variable selection procedure maintains statistical power even under strict privacy budgets.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have been gaining increasing popularity in the investment community as is evidenced by the high growth both in the number of ETFs and their net assets since 2000. As ETFs are in nature similar to index mutual funds, in this paper we examined if this growing demand for ETFs can be explained …
The stock market prediction has always been crucial for stakeholders, traders and investors. We developed an ensemble Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) model that includes two-time frequencies (annual and daily parameters) in order to predict the next-day Closing price (one step ahead). Based on a four-step approach, this …
New method identifies uncertainty shocks in financial markets using revised VIX.
problem Traditional VIX fails to capture non-Gaussian, heavy-tailed asset returns.
method Fit a double-subordinated Normal Inverse Gaussian Levy process to S&P 500 option prices to construct a revised VIX.
result Revised VIX provides a more comprehensive measure of volatility reflecting extreme movements and heavy tails.
Study uses VC correlation to uncover directional financial relationships.
problem Understanding causal relationships between financial variables.
method Volatility constrained correlation (VC correlation) method.
result Operating income is most influential, while market capitalization and revenue are most susceptible.
We investigate serial correlation, periodic, aperiodic and scaling behaviour of eigenmodes, i.e. daily price fluctuation time-series derived from eigenvectors, of correlation matrices of shares listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) from January 1993 to December 2002. Periodic, or calendar, components are dete…
An online framework optimizes efficiency in conformal prediction with a target miscoverage rate.
problem Achieving coverage and minimizing interval length in a sequential, online setting.
method Optimizes efficiency by directly optimizing the average length of intervals while maintaining coverage.
result Shows a gap between optimal performance for exchangeable and arbitrary sequences, and provides a matching algorithm for the Pareto-optimal settings.
Study compares three portfolio optimization methods on Indian stocks.
problem Optimizing portfolios for the Indian stock market.
method Three portfolio optimization methods (MVP, HRP, HERC) applied to 15 sectors.
result Identified portfolios with highest cumulative return, lowest volatility, and best Sharpe Ratio.
QuantNet learns global market trends to improve trading strategies.
problem Developing global trading strategies from multiple markets' data.
method QuantNet integrates transfer and meta-learning to learn market-agnostic trends and market-specific strategies.
result QuantNet outperformed top baseline strategies by 51% Sharpe and 69% Calmar ratios.
The paper audits trading filters, finding a high save-to-miss ratio.
problem Improving the efficiency and accuracy of trading filters in decentralized exchanges.
method A precision audit of filter rules against real trading data, classifying rejection events.
result Conservative save-to-miss ratio of 3.7 : 1, with wider interpretation of 14.8 : 1.
Trading system uses NP-hard optimization to select stocks for high Sharpe ratio trading.
problem Finding profitable, uncorrelated stocks for high Sharpe ratio trading.
method NP-hard combinatorial optimization using Ising machine and simulated bifurcation algorithm.
result Trading strategy with FPGA-based system achieves 164 μs response latency.
Large-scale distributed training requires significant communication bandwidth for gradient exchange that limits the scalability of multi-node training, and requires expensive high-bandwidth network infrastructure. The situation gets even worse with distributed training on mobile devices (federated learning), which suff…
Study analyzes portfolio performance of crypto and traditional assets.
problem Impact of cryptocurrencies on portfolio performance.
method Used GARCH-Copula and GARCH-Vine Copula methods for risk structure calculation; Markowitz optimization for optimal asset weights.
result Portfolio with both crypto and traditional assets has higher Sharpe ratio and more stable performance.
Method aligns multilingual news for better stock return prediction.
problem Losing nuances in multilingual news translations.
method Optimal transport for sentence alignment.
result Aligned sentences correlate better with stock returns.
Using a method rooted in information theory, we present results that have identified a large set of stocks for which social media can be informative regarding financial volatility. By clustering stocks based on the joint feature sets of social and financial variables, our research provides an important contribution by …
Be it for taking advantage of stock undervaluation or in order to distribute part of their profits to shareholders, firms may buy back their own shares. One of the way they proceed is by including Accelerated Share Repurchases (ASR) as part of their repurchase programs. In this article, we study the pricing and optimal…
One of the most popular copulas for modeling dependence structures is t-copula. Recently the grouped t-copula was generalized to allow each group to have one member only, so that a priori grouping is not required and the dependence modeling is more flexible. This paper describes a Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method…
The exchange algorithm is studied for its convergence and asymptotic variance.
problem Theoretical limitations of the exchange algorithm in sampling from doubly-intractable distributions.
method Theoretical analysis of the exchange algorithm's convergence speed and asymptotic variance.
result The exchange algorithm converges at a geometric rate and satisfies a Central Limit Theorem.
Study on pricing American Exchange options using Lévy processes.
problem Pricing American Exchange options driven by Lévy processes.
method Represented American Exchange options as European options plus early exercise premium; studied properties of free boundary and provided an approximative formula.
result Developed an approximative formula for American Exchange options.