Paper finds robust Λ-quantiles equal to extremal distributions.
problem Investigating robust models for Λ-quantiles with partial loss information. method Extending classical quantiles using Λ-quantiles and applying results from robust quantiles. result Robust Λ-quantiles equal to Λ-quantiles of extremal distributions. EX-DRL improves extreme quantile prediction for financial risk management.
problem Inaccurate estimation of extreme quantiles in loss distributions.
method EX-DRL uses Generalized Pareto Distribution (GPD) to model the tail of the loss distribution and Quantile Regression (QR) to improve extreme quantile prediction.
result EX-DRL provides more precise estimates of extreme quantiles, improving risk metrics reliability.
Quantile regression is an increasingly important empirical tool in economics and other sciences for analyzing the impact of a set of regressors on the conditional distribution of an outcome. Extremal quantile regression, or quantile regression applied to the tails, is of interest in many economic and financial applicat…
Novel SVM approach for extreme quantile regression with heavy tailed inputs.
problem Learning from extreme values in quantile regression.
method Support Vector Machine framework for handling high-dimensional and nonlinear settings.
result Established finite-sample learning guarantees under mild regularity assumptions.
Bayesian method improves extreme quantile estimation with zero coverage error.
problem Estimating extreme quantiles with zero coverage error in small samples.
method Bayesian quantile estimation using Jeffreys prior.
result Bayesian method results in zero coverage error, unlike maximum likelihood.
The paper optimizes financial portfolios using penalized quantile regression to minimize extreme risk.
problem Minimizing extreme risk in financial portfolios.
method Introduces an l1-norm penalty on assets weights to handle dimensionality in penalized quantile regression.
result Optimized risk-adjusted profitability measure for evaluating portfolios under a pessimistic perspective.
New method uses neural networks to predict extreme wildfires, improving accuracy over traditional models.
problem Predicting extreme wildfires using complex, non-linear relationships.
method Partially-interpretable neural networks for extreme quantile regression.
result Significant improvement in predictive performance over traditional methods.
Estimates extreme probabilities using fewer simulations than Monte Carlo.
problem Estimating tail probabilities of complex systems efficiently.
method Builds a statistical surrogate with few evaluations and sequentially improves the estimate.
result Improves estimation of extreme probabilities with fewer simulations.
Neural network model forecasts extreme flood risk.
problem Accurately estimating high quantiles of extreme events.
method EQRN model combining neural networks and extreme value theory.
result Forecasting flood risk with improved adaptability.
The book chapter discusses tail risk analysis for financial data using extreme value statistics.
problem Serial dependence in financial time series complicates tail risk assessment.
method The approach involves unconditional and conditional quantile forecasting.
result Serial dependence impacts multivariate tail dependence.
Quantile deep learning improves time series prediction accuracy and uncertainty quantification.
problem Uncertainty in multi-step time series prediction.
method Developed a novel quantile regression deep learning framework for multi-step time series prediction.
result Integrating quantile loss function with deep learning provides additional predictions for selected quantiles without loss in accuracy.
A fast, accurate method for estimating extreme quantiles in insurance and operational risk models.
problem Estimating extreme quantiles of compound loss distributions in insurance and operational risk models.
method Interpolated Single Loss Approximation (ISLA) and modified ISLA (MISLA).
result MISLA is comparable in speed and accuracy to the best competing method (PE2) and is easier to implement.
Improved Hawkes model forecasts extreme financial returns more accurately.
problem Forecasting extreme tail events in financial log-returns.
method 2T-POT Hawkes model with multiple exceedance thresholds.
result 2T-POT Hawkes model outperforms GARCH-EVT model in risk forecasting.
In the practice of point prediction, it is desirable that forecasters receive a directive in the form of a statistical functional, such as the mean or a quantile of the predictive distribution. When evaluating and comparing competing forecasts, it is then critical that the scoring function used for these purposes be co…
Deep learning framework predicts streamflow and flood probabilities in Australian catchments.
problem Large-scale flooding prediction challenges due to model calibration and missing data.
method Ensemble quantile-based deep learning framework using quantile regression and CAMELS dataset.
result Notable efficacy and uncertainties in streamflow forecasts with varied catchment properties.
We win EVA2025 by estimating extreme precipitation events using Peaks Over Thresholds and martingale testing.
problem Estimating the probability of extreme precipitation events with limited data.
method Modeling Peaks Over Thresholds with an exponential distribution and using martingale testing for evaluation.
result Our method outperforms other approaches in estimating extreme precipitation events.
The paper analyzes how tail risks and extreme volatility affect stock prices across different investment horizons.
problem Investment risk and its pricing across various horizons.
method Proposes a quantile spectral beta representation to decompose covariance and identify risk.
result Tail risk is short-term, while extreme volatility risk is long-term, affecting different asset classes.
A novel model combines deep learning and extreme value theory for multivariate cyber risk prediction.
problem High dimensionality and heavy tails in multivariate cyber risk patterns.
method Combines deep learning for point predictions and extreme value theory for quantile predictions.
result The model provides satisfactory high quantile predictions and accurate point predictions.
COMET Flows model multivariate extremes with heavy tails and asymmetric dependence.
problem Normalizing flows struggle with multivariate extremes and asymmetric tail dependence.
method COMET Flows decomposes modeling into marginal and copula parts; uses tail belief and kernel density for marginals, and low-dimensional manifold for tail dependence.
result COMET Flows outperform other models in capturing heavy-tailed marginals and asymmetric tail dependence.
New bounds for quantile aggregation unify and clarify existing methods.
problem Analytical bounds for quantile aggregation with dependence uncertainty.
method Using inf-convolution of quantile-based risk measures, establish new analytical bounds called convolution bounds.
result Convolution bounds are the best available and provide sharp results in many cases.
The paper introduces a new method for forecasting financial risk using quantile-based modeling.
problem Forecasting Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES) for financial returns.
method Semiparametric approach using restricted quantile regression to model the conditional scale of financial returns.
result The method provides robust, distribution-free estimates of extreme losses and captures risk dynamics.
Combination of distributional regression algorithms improves uncertainty estimation of satellite precipitation products.
problem Uncertainty estimation in satellite precipitation products.
method Ensemble learning methods combining conditional zero-adjusted probability distributions estimated with GAMLSS, spline-based GAMLSS, and distributional regression forests.
result Stacking of methods outperformed individual methods in most quantile levels using the quantile loss function.
Improved asset allocation strategies using penalized quantile regression.
problem Improving investment strategies in asset allocation.
method Post-penalization, nonconvex penalties, and optimal tuning parameter selection.
result Alternative methods outperform simple LASSO, especially for extreme risk.
Enhances XGBoost for better uncertainty quantification in ML predictions.
problem Uncertainty in ML predictions, especially for XGBoost.
method Quantile Extreme Gradient Boosting (QXGBoost) using Huber norm in quantile regression.
result QXGBoost produces more accurate 90% prediction intervals.
The paper studies quantile contributions and their relationship with order statistics in heavy-tailed distributions.
problem Challenges of classical statistical models in heavy-tailed distributions.
method Theoretical study of quantile contribution statistic and its relationship with order statistics. Derivation of closed-form expression for joint CDF of order statistics and quantile contributions.
result Established asymptotic normality of quantile contributions and characterized their limiting distribution.
HS-BQR extends horseshoe prior for Bayesian quantile regression.
problem Estimating quantiles in high-dimensional data with bias and error.
method Horseshoe prior for Bayesian quantile regression with a fast sampling algorithm.
result HS-BQR outperforms other shrinkage priors in coefficient bias and forecast error.
The paper tackles extreme value statistics for censored data with heavy tails under competing risks.
problem Estimating extreme value index and quantiles of sub-distribution function in heavy-tailed data with censoring and competing risks.
method Asymptotic normality of a novel Aalen-Johansen integral estimator is established for the extreme value index. Estimation of extreme quantiles of cumulative incidence function is also addressed.
result Asymptotic normality of the proposed estimator for extreme value index is established.
Hydropower reduces system electricity price and volatility, especially at extreme levels.
problem Impact of hydropower on system electricity price and volatility.
method Robust statistical analysis using multiple linear regression and quantile regression.
result Hydropower reduces system electricity price and volatility, especially at extreme levels.
Optimal inference in distributed quantile regression without stringent scaling conditions.
problem Challenges in achieving optimal inference in distributed quantile regression due to the non-smooth nature of the QR loss function.
method Double-smoothing approach applied to local and global objective functions, with a trade-off between communication cost and statistical error.
result Established a finite-sample theoretical framework for distributed QR estimators, showing a trade-off between communication cost and statistical error.
Paper improves risk estimation for rare events in sequential decisions.
problem Estimating tail risk in high confidence levels with limited data.
method Combines extreme value theory and automated threshold selection.
result Improves performance in estimating tail risk for some distributions.
Risk is an inherent feature of agricultural production and marketing and accurate measurement of it helps inform more efficient use of resources. This paper examines three tail quantile-based risk measures applied to the estimation of extreme agricultural financial risk for corn and soybean production in the US: Value …
Extreme value theory enhances statistical learning extrapolation for rare events.
problem Challenges in traditional machine learning methods for extreme data.
method Asymptotic theory and statistical tools for tail behavior.
result Effective extrapolation methods for extreme quantiles and anomalies.
Study identifies key drivers and spatio-temporal trends of extreme Mediterranean wildfires.
problem Understanding and predicting the impacts of climate change on wildfire activity.
method Statistical deep-learning model combining meteorological, land cover, and orographic data.
result Vapour-pressure deficit significantly affects wildfire occurrence, while air temperature and drought affect spread.
Dual representation and properties of expectile-based expected shortfall studied.
problem Studying the expectile-based expected shortfall as a risk measure.
method Provided dual representation in terms of Bochner integral, showed boundedness properties, and computed for selected distributions.
result Explicit dual representation and boundedness properties of expectile-based expected shortfall.
In this paper we propose a model with a Dirichlet process mixture of gamma densities in the bulk part below threshold and a generalized Pareto density in the tail for extreme value estimation. The proposed model is simple and flexible allowing us posterior density estimation and posterior inference for high quantiles. …
GARCH-UGH improves VaR estimation for financial risk management.
problem Dynamic estimation of extreme VaR in financial time series.
method AR-GARCH filtering followed by a bias-reduced extreme value estimator.
result GARCH-UGH estimates are more accurate than conventional methods.
This paper solves robust utility maximization with unknown claim dependencies.
problem Investor optimizes utility in the presence of an intractable contingent claim.
method Quantile optimization approach, transforming dynamic problem into static concave optimization.
result Optimal payoffs depend on ambiguity attitude, market conditions, and claim characteristics.
Study compares Bitcoin and Ethereum tail behavior using Q-Q plots.
problem Examining tail risk in cryptocurrency returns.
method Used Q-Q plots and Generalized Tempered Stable (GTS) distribution.
result Ethereum shows more extreme values than Bitcoin, indicating greater tail risk.
This paper deals with optimally-robust parameter estimation in generalized Pareto distributions (GPDs). These arise naturally in many situations where one is interested in the behavior of extreme events as motivated by the Pickands-Balkema-de Haan extreme value theorem (PBHT). The application we have in mind is calcula…
The paper addresses risk sharing and variability measures among agents with general risk preferences.
problem Risk sharing and variability measures among agents with general risk preferences.
method Characterizes Pareto-optimal allocations using Gini deviation, mean-median deviation, and inter-quantile difference as variability measures.
result Optimal allocations are not comonotonic and feature a mixture of pairwise counter-monotonic structures.
New method provides reliable high-confidence prediction intervals for high-impact events.
problem High-impact events require very high confidence prediction intervals, but classical methods provide uninformative intervals.
method Bridge extreme value statistics and conformal prediction to provide reliable and informative prediction intervals.
result Provides reliable and informative prediction intervals with high-confidence coverage.
Paper introduces probabilistic forecasting methods for cryptocurrency volatility.
problem Inadequate point forecasting methods for capturing full spectrum of volatility outcomes.
method Combines multiple base models (statistical and machine learning) to estimate conditional quantiles of cryptocurrency realized variance.
result QRS method outperforms sophisticated alternatives for Bitcoin volatility forecasting.
This paper develops statistical models for cryptocurrency returns using hidden Markov regression and copulas.
problem Capturing the interrelationships and serial heterogeneity of cryptocurrency returns.
method Hidden Markov regression models with regime-switching copulas for quantiles and expectiles.
result Captures extreme returns and their temporal evolution through a latent Markov chain.
Study on pairwise counter-monotonicity, a type of negative dependence.
problem Understanding and quantifying extremal negative dependence structures.
method Established stochastic representation and invariance property; showed implications and connections.
result Pairwise counter-monotonicity implies negative association and joint mix dependence.
This study examines local co-movements in energy, agriculture, and metal markets using copulas.
problem Identifying local dependencies and asymmetries in energy, agriculture, and metal markets.
method Non-parametric mixture copula and copula-based local Kendall's tau approach.
result Increased co-movements in extreme situations, asymmetric local dependence, and diversification potential.
We develop a new bound for estimating CVaR from samples of an unbounded random variable.
problem Estimating CVaR from i.i.d. samples of an unbounded random variable.
method Derive a one-sided concentration bound for a CVaR estimator.
result A novel concentration bound for CVaR estimation.
This paper measures and compares the tail risks of limit and market orders using Extreme Value Theory. The analysis examines realised tail outcomes using the Dealing 2000-2 electronic broking system based on completed transactions rather than the more common analysis of indicative quotes. In general, limit and market o…
A new model predicts crop yields with high accuracy and uncertainty.
problem Uncertainty in crop yield forecasting due to weather extremes.
method Quantile random forest and Epanechnikov kernel function.
result The model captures crop yields with high coverage probability and provides feature importance.