New framework for ranking distributions using variable fractional parameters.
problem Ordering distributions with varying steepness and local non-concavities.
method Introducing a function γ:Ro[0,1] to replace the fixed parameter in fractional SD. result Enables ranking of a broader range of distributions and incorporates dynamic greediness.
Proposes new rule for ranking investment prospects over long horizons.
problem Ranking investment prospects over long horizons considering bounded risk aversion.
method Introduces asymptotic fractional-order stochastic dominance with bounded relative risk aversion.
result Establishes equivalent conditions for the new rule under lognormal returns without mean non-negativity constraint.
Investigates Meyer risk measures and their applications in finance.
problem Existence and structure of Meyer risk measures.
method Fractional stochastic dominance and Meyer's utility function.
result Existence and structure of risk measures respecting v-SD order. Approximates derivative pricing under fractional stochastic volatility.
problem Derivative pricing under fractional stochastic volatility model.
method Approximate expression derived from deterministic functions and fractional Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process.
result Numerical simulations show the feasibility and effect of long-range dependencies on derivative prices.
New method ranks multivariate distributions in SMOOP using q-dominance.
problem Lack of reliable methods to rank multivariate distributions in SMOOP.
method Introduces center-outward q-dominance and develops empirical test procedures.
result Proves q-dominance implies FSD and establishes a sample size threshold.
Study vortex flows on Riemann surfaces, proving dominated splitting and Anosov properties.
problem Investigate flow properties on Riemann surfaces.
method Associate flow to vortex equations, investigate properties of flow.
result Show that flow always admits a dominated splitting and identify special cases of Anosov flow.
We study a generalized family of stochastic orders, semiparametrized by a distortion function H, namely H-distorted stochastic dominance, which may determine a continuum of dominance relations from the first- to the second-order stochastic dominance (and beyond). Such a family is especially suitable for representing a …
The paper analyzes how behavioral investors make portfolio decisions using Markowitz Stochastic Dominance criteria.
problem Understanding how behavioral investors make portfolio decisions.
method Developed stochastic optimization problems and MILP models to capture subjective decision weights and probability weighting functions.
result The developed models can be used to formulate computationally tractable portfolio analysis problems.
In this paper we established the condition for a curve to satisfy stochas- tic fractional HP (Hamilton-Pontryagin) equations. These equations are described using It^o integral. We have also considered the case of stochastic fractional Hamiltonian equa- tions, for a hyperregular Lagrange function. From the stochastic fr…
Paper extends stochastic dominance for compound binomial distributions.
problem Stochastic dominance for infinite-mean random variables.
method Investigates properties and inclusion relationships of distribution classes, extends results to compound binomial distributions.
result Establishes necessary and sufficient conditions for first-order stochastic dominance preservation.
The paper connects higher order risk measures and stochastic dominance, showing their equivalence and integrating them with optimization.
problem Comparing and characterizing random outcomes in risk assessment.
method Exploring the equivalence between higher order risk measures and stochastic dominance, using stochastic optimization and expectiles as examples.
result Higher order risk measures and stochastic dominance are equivalent and can be used to characterize random outcomes.
Develops a new solver for optimizing with stochastic dominance constraints.
problem Optimizing with stochastic dominance constraints is computationally expensive and impractical.
method Introduces Light Stochastic Dominance Solver (light-SD) that uses Lagrangian properties and surrogate approximation.
result The light-SD solver demonstrates superior performance on various problems.
Solves risk minimization problem with SSD constraints.
problem Finding SSD-minimal quantile function under mixed constraints.
method Explicitly works out SSD-minimal solution and relates to Skorokhod problem.
result Explicit solution to risk minimizing problem.
New EI strategies using OWA and SSD for excess return.
problem Selecting EI portfolios that stochastically dominate a benchmark.
method Proposes a new OWA-based EI model and introduces a new SSD criterion.
result OWA-based EI portfolios stochastically dominate a benchmark and generate excess return.
Unexpectedly, weighted Pareto variables are stochastically dominant.
problem Understanding stochastic dominance in Pareto distributions.
method Analyzing weighted averages of Pareto random variables with infinite mean.
result The weighted average of Pareto variables is stochastically dominant.
New class of heavy-tailed distributions shows weighted averages dominate individual variables.
problem Understanding and comparing risks in heavy-tailed distributions.
method Introducing a new class of heavy-tailed distributions and proving stochastic dominance relations.
result Weighted averages of random variables in this class are stochastically larger than individual variables.
New method assesses multivariate stochastic dominance using Optimal Transport.
problem Benchmarking models across multiple metrics considering dependencies.
method Characterization of multivariate first stochastic dominance via couplings, entropic regularization, and Optimal Transport.
result Established CLT and consistency for the empirical statistic, enabling hypothesis testing.
Paper introduces a new optimization method for imbalanced datasets.
problem Overfitting in imbalanced datasets, especially in financial fraud detection.
method Fractional Weyl Integral optimization algorithm.
result Significantly improved performance in financial fraud detection (40% improvement in PR-AUC).
Study max- and min-stability under first-order stochastic dominance, finding new functional characterizations.
problem Understanding max- and min-stability in stochastic dominance.
method Representation theorem for functionals satisfying max-stability, combining max- and min-stability to define Lambda-quantiles.
result New characterizations of functionals, including Lambda-quantiles, in finance and political science.
New characterization of second-order stochastic dominance with applications in risk management.
problem Characterizing second-order stochastic dominance.
method Properties of Expected Shortfall risk measures.
result New interpretation and proof techniques for second-order stochastic dominance.
We derive properties of the cdf of random variables defined as saddle-type points of real valued continuous stochastic processes. This facilitates the derivation of the first-order asymptotic properties of tests for stochastic spanning given some stochastic dominance relation. We define the concept of Markowitz stochas…
Paper defines multi-dimensional fractional Brownian motion under volatility uncertainty.
problem Volatility uncertainty in fractional Brownian motion.
method Definition and study of multi-dimensional fractional Brownian motion (G-fBm) with Hurst index.
result First results on stochastic calculus for G-fBm with Hurst index > 0.5.
Study large deviations in fractional volatility models with non-Gaussian volatility.
problem Large deviations in fractional volatility models with non-Gaussian volatility.
method Established a small-noise large deviation principle for log-price.
result Logarithmic call price asymptotics for large strikes in a special case.
Empirical studies show that the volatility may exhibit correlations that decay as a fractional power of the time offset. The paper presents a rigorous analysis for the case when the stationary stochastic volatility model is constructed in terms of a fractional Ornstein Uhlenbeck process to have such correlations. It is…
New graph feedback model for bandits with improved regret bounds.
problem Understanding how graph structure affects regret in bandit problems.
method Introduced fractional weak domination number and k-packing independence number to capture upper and lower bounds on regret. Used strong duality theorem to derive upper and lower bounds. result Proved general upper and lower bounds on regret for various graph structures, showing tightness up to a logarithmic factor.
Modeling financial markets with memory using fractional calculus and Brownian motion.
problem Capturing memory effects in financial markets using stochastic models.
method Fractional Langevin equation with colored noise generated by fractional Brownian motion.
result Anomalous marginal glass phase observed in some regions of the system.
New model uses generalized fractional Brownian motion for stock price prediction.
problem Traditional models fail to accurately predict stock price fluctuations.
method Introduces generalized fractional Brownian motion as a new stochastic process for price modeling.
result Validates the new model for option pricing and risk assessment.
New study shows diversification can increase risk for heavy-tailed losses.
problem Diversification can increase tail risk for heavy-tailed losses.
method Comparison of diversified portfolio to a 'one-basket' benchmark.
result Diversified portfolio has larger tail probabilities than a 'one-basket' benchmark for all thresholds.
New rough stochastic volatility models using log-modulated fractional Brownian motion.
problem Analyzing rough stochastic volatility models over the range 0≤H<1/2. method Introducing log-modulated fractional Brownian motion (log-fBm) to handle H=0 and analyze over the full range. result Obtained skew asymptotics of log(1/T)−pTH−1/2 as To0 for H≥0, no flattening of skew as Ho0. The paper models cryptocurrency price and volatility with jumps and fractional volatility.
problem Empirical evidence shows jumps in cryptocurrency price and volatility.
method Fractional stochastic volatility model with jumps and short-term volatility dependency.
result Fractional stochastic volatility models outperform other models in pricing and hedging cryptocurrency options.
In this work we present a new approach on studying dynamical systems. Combining the two ways of expressing the uncertainty, using probabilistic theory and credibility theory, we have research the generalized fractional hybrid equations. We have introduced the concepts of generalized fractional Wiener process, generaliz…
Study approximates rough stochastic volatility models using diffusion processes.
problem High computational cost in simulating rough stochastic volatility models.
method Approximates stochastic Volterra equations with an N-dimensional diffusion process.
result Approximations converge strongly with superpolynomial rate in N.
A new graphical method compares stochastic variables visually.
problem Comparing non-deterministic measurements visually.
method Cumulative distribution function dominance measure and quantile decomposition.
result Additional conclusions missed by other methods can be inferred.
Study shows how certain stochastic models reach a steady state over time.
problem Understanding long-term behavior of stochastic volatility models.
method Novel coupling technique for Markov chains, applicable to random environments.
result Convergence to an invariant measure for multidimensional fractional models.
Paper establishes sufficient condition for comparing linear combinations of infinite-mean risks.
problem Comparing linear combinations of infinite-mean risks under stochastic dominance.
method Introduced a new class of distributions and used majorization order to compare weights.
result Linear combinations of random variables are stochastically larger when their weight vectors are smaller in majorization order.
Expands learning paradigm to stochastic orders using Choquet-Toland distance and Variational Dominance Criterion.
problem Learning high-dimensional distributions with stochastic orders.
method Introduces Choquet-Toland distance and Variational Dominance Criterion, uses input convex maxout networks (ICMNs).
result Proposes surrogates for Choquet-Toland distance and Variational Dominance Criterion with parametric rates.
Study provides LDP for non self-similar stochastic volatility models.
problem Analyzing non self-similar stochastic volatility models.
method Short-time large deviation principle (LDP) for models with Volterra process.
result Derives consequences for option prices, implied volatility surfaces, and skew.
This paper proposes a new clustering method based on Stochastic Dominance for asset allocation.
problem Traditional clustering methods fail to capture risk dominance relationships among assets.
method Integrates Stochastic Dominance theory with machine learning algorithms to construct a Stochastic Dominance Coefficient Matrix and modify clustering algorithms.
result The proposed method effectively facilitates customized asset allocation for investors.
This paper extends Heston model to fractional Brownian motion for option pricing.
problem Developing a new financial model for option pricing with fractional Brownian motion.
method Extending Malliavin differentiability to fractional Heston-type model.
result Proves fractional Heston-type model is Malliavin differentiable and derives option pricing expressions.
We develop a variational framework for SDEs driven by fractional noise.
problem Capturing long-term dependencies in SDEs driven by fractional noise.
method Markov approximation of fractional Brownian motion, variational inference, neural networks.
result Efficient variational inference of posterior path measures for neural-SDEs.
Paper formalizes multi-dimensional FSD using geometric methods.
problem Complex measure theory and calculus barriers to formalization in proof assistants.
method Geometric framework for first-order stochastic dominance in N dimensions.
result Geometric approach bypasses complex integration theory for direct comparison of survival probabilities.
We survey some new progress on the pricing models driven by fractional Brownian motion \cb{or} mixed fractional Brownian motion. In particular, we give results on arbitrage opportunities, hedging, and option pricing in these models. We summarize some recent results on fractional Black & Scholes pricing model with trans…
This paper develops a European option pricing formula for fractional market models. Although there exist option pricing results for a fractional Black-Scholes model, they are established without accounting for stochastic volatility. In this paper, a fractional version of the Constant Elasticity of Variance (CEV) model …
New neural operators model turbulence with memory and randomness.
problem Modeling turbulence in complex fluid dynamics with memory and randomness.
method Symmetrized activation functions, fractional derivatives, and stochastic noise.
result Theoretical guarantees for approximation quality in turbulent phenomena.
Paper extends a method to estimate Hurst parameter for rough stochastic volatility models.
problem Estimating Hurst parameter of rough stochastic volatility models from discrete observations.
method Extends a scale-invariant estimator to a general nonlinear function.
result Consistent estimation of Hurst parameter for a wide class of rough stochastic volatility models.
The paper characterizes stochastic completeness on Riemannian manifolds using nonlocal conditions.
problem Stochastic completeness on complete Riemannian manifolds.
method Proves nonlocal characterizations and provides several new conditions equivalent to stochastic completeness.
result Stochastic completeness is equivalent to genuinely nonlocal conditions, including the zero-mean identity and uniqueness of solutions to fractional equations.
The paper explores arbitrage opportunities in derivative markets under specific conditions.
problem Arbitrage opportunities in derivative markets under different conditions.
method Analyzes the relationship between pricing kernel monotonicity and stochastic arbitrage opportunities.
result Pricing kernel nonmonotonicity is equivalent to stochastic arbitrage opportunities under adequacy.
Model shows how capital accumulation can lead to poverty traps and well-being states.
problem Capital accumulation and its effects on poverty and well-being.
method Stochastic Solow growth model with sigmoidal saving fraction and bimodal steady state distribution.
result Existence of poverty trap with fluctuation-driven transitions between poverty and well-being states.