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48 results for periodic signals

New method detects change points in quasi-periodic signals without supervision.

problem Detecting change points in complex, non-harmonic signals.
method Optimal transport theory, topological analysis, bootstrap procedure.
result Successfully detects abnormal cardiac cycles in various arrhythmias.

Proposes a deep RL approach for high-frequency market making using tick data and periodic signals.

problem Challenges in high-frequency market making due to tick-level data complexity and high trading volume.
method Integrates tick-level data with periodic signals using deep reinforcement learning.
result The proposed framework outperforms existing methods in profitability and risk management.

A growing part of the behavioral finance literature has addressed some of the stylized facts of financial time series as macroscopic patterns emerging from herding interactions among groups of agents with heterogeneous trading strategies and a limited rationality. We extend a stochastic herding formalism introduced for…

2013-02-26abs ↗pdf ↗

The relation between performance and stress is described by the Yerkes-Dodson Law but varies significantly between individuals. This paper describes a method for determining the individual optimal performance as a function of physiological signals. The method is based on attention and reasoning tests of increasing comp…

2015-07-13abs ↗pdf ↗

Pitch or fundamental frequency (f0) extraction is a fundamental problem studied extensively for its potential applications in speech and clinical applications. In literature, explicit mode specific (modal speech or singing voice or emotional/ expressive speech or noisy speech) signal processing and deep learning f0 ext…

2019-04-22abs ↗pdf ↗

DEPTS learns to forecast periodic time series with improved accuracy.

problem Forecasting periodic time series is challenging due to complex dependencies and diverse periods.
method DEPTS uses a decoupled formulation with an expansion module and a periodicity module to handle these challenges.
result DEPTS significantly improves forecasting accuracy, reducing errors by up to 20%.

We study the profitability of optimal mean reversion trading strategies in the US equity market. Different from regular pair trading practice, we apply maximum likelihood method to construct the optimal static pairs trading portfolio that best fits the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process, and rigorously estimate the parameters.…

2016-02-18abs ↗pdf ↗

Study compares two factor models for electricity spot prices across different periods.

problem Analyzing performance of factor models for electricity spot prices in various time periods.
method Developed a Markov Chain Monte Carlo method for model calibration and used simulations and posterior predictive checks for evaluation.
result 4-factor model outperforms 3-factor model in non-crisis times, but not in crises.

Paper proposes an efficient method for calibrating spatio-temporal forecasts.

problem Real-world spatio-temporal forecasting challenges like signal anomalies and distributional shifts.
method Learning with Calibration (ST-TTC) for real-time bias correction.
result ST-TTC improves spatio-temporal forecasting accuracy with reduced computational cost.

Spectral methods predict long-term signals from linear and nonlinear systems.

problem Forecasting temporal signals from linear and nonlinear systems with arbitrary sampling.
method Introduces a spectral algorithm for linear signals and extends it to nonlinear systems using Koopman theory.
result The spectral methods achieve high accuracy in forecasting and uncertainty quantification.

Bayesian Neural Networks detect gravitational wave events with high accuracy and real-time potential.

problem Detecting and identifying the full duration of compact binary coalescence events in gravitational wave data.
method Integrating Bayesian approach into a CLDNN classifier that combines CNN and LSTM for event detection and uncertainty estimation.
result Successfully detected all seven BBH events in LIGO Livingston O2 data with high accuracy.

The financial crisis clearly illustrated the importance of characterizing the level of 'systemic' risk associated with an entire credit network, rather than with single institutions. However, the interplay between financial distress and topological changes is still poorly understood. Here we analyze the quarterly inter…

2013-02-08abs ↗pdf ↗

We show that the emergence of systemic risk in complex systems can be understood from the evolution of functional networks representing interactions inferred from fluctuation correlations between macroscopic observables. Specifically, we analyze the long-term collective dynamics of the New York Stock Exchange between 1…

2018-07-09abs ↗pdf ↗

Feature extraction for automatic classification of EEG signals typically relies on time frequency representations of the signal. Techniques such as cepstral-based filter banks or wavelets are popular analysis techniques in many signal processing applications including EEG classification. In this paper, we present a com…

2018-01-03abs ↗pdf ↗

We consider the problem of reconstructing a signal from under-determined modulo observations (or measurements). This observation model is inspired by a (relatively) less well-known imaging mechanism called modulo imaging, which can be used to extend the dynamic range of imaging systems; variations of this model have al…

2018-12-03abs ↗pdf ↗

This study evaluates a dynamic pairs trading strategy in cryptocurrencies using cointegration tests.

problem Improving profitability and risk management in cryptocurrency trading.
method Engle-Granger, KSS, Johansen tests; optimal look-back window; mean-reversion speed calibration; microstructure limitations consideration.
result The strategy outperforms naive buy-and-hold in Bitmex exchange with low maximum drawdown.

Develops a validated trading framework for market microstructure signals.

problem Overfitting and lookahead bias in algorithmic trading.
method Interpretable hypothesis-driven signal generation, reinforcement learning, strict out-of-sample testing.
result Modest annualized returns with strong downside protection and market-neutral characteristics.

AI-driven investment strategies self-defeat at scale due to signal crowding and erosion.

problem Excess returns from AI-driven investment strategies diminish at scale due to signal crowding and erosion.
method Theoretical model and empirical validation using SEC Form 13F filings and hedge fund return dynamics.
result The alpha half-life of signals decreases significantly with AI adoption, leading to diminishing returns.

Paper proposes SERT model for US stock pricing, outperforming standard models during market shocks.

problem Capturing patterns of temporal sparsity in asset pricing during market fluctuations.
method Introduces SERT model based on pre-trained Transformer, compares with standard models in three periods.
result SERT model achieves highest out-of-sample R2R^2 (11.94\% and 11.47\%) during extreme market fluctuations.

A blindfolded LLM trading framework validates market signals without ticker memorization.

problem Ensuring LLMs trade based on genuine market understanding, not memorized data.
method Anonymize tickers and company names, verify signals through reasoning embeddings, and use PPO-DSR policy.
result Achieved Sharpe ratio of 1.40 +/- 0.22 across 20 seeds, robust in volatile markets.

This study uses high-frequency data to identify early warning signals for bank crises.

problem Identifying early warning signals for impending bank crises.
method Constructing multiple recurrence networks (MRNs) based on high-frequency stock returns to monitor nonlinear dynamics.
result Key indicators of MRNs, particularly average mutual information, provide valuable insights into periods of extreme volatility.

Applicability of the concept of financial log-periodicity is discussed and encouragingly verified for various phases of the world stock markets development in the period 2000-2010. In particular, a speculative forecasting scenario designed in the end of 2004, that properly predicted the world stock market increases in …

2008-02-27abs ↗pdf ↗

Optimizes trading strategy considering alpha decay and transaction costs.

problem Maximizing reward in a multi-period portfolio with transaction costs and alpha decay.
method Formulated as an infinite horizon Markov Decision Process, solved using a modified value iteration algorithm with convergence proof and asymptotic analysis.
result Characterized optimal trading policy that maximizes average expected reward.

Study limits of circadian synchronization under different light signals.

problem Disruption of circadian rhythms due to misalignment with external light signals.
method Matrix-free approach for locating periodic steady states, numerical continuation, bifurcation diagrams, unsupervised learning.
result Limits of circadian synchronization to external light signals of different frequency and duty cycle.

A new diffusion model improves time-series forecasting by preserving seasonal patterns.

problem Improving time-series forecasting accuracy, especially for seasonal data.
method A forward diffusion process that decomposes signals into spectral components, altering only the diffusion process.
result The method maintains high signal-to-noise ratios for dominant frequencies, improving long-term pattern recovery.

Dynamic econometric models improve trading signals in momentum strategies.

problem Static momentum strategies are inefficient; dynamic models enhance accuracy.
method Dynamic binary classifier model to learn time-varying momentum importance.
result Dynamic classifier outperforms traditional naive time series momentum strategy.
Deep Priorstat.ML

The recent literature on deep learning offers new tools to learn a rich probability distribution over high dimensional data such as images or sounds. In this work we investigate the possibility of learning the prior distribution over neural network parameters using such tools. Our resulting variational Bayes algorithm …

2017-12-13abs ↗pdf ↗

We establish the existence of anomalous excess returns based on trend following strategies across four asset classes (commodities, currencies, stock indices, bonds) and over very long time scales. We use for our studies both futures time series, that exist since 1960, and spot time series that allow us to go back to 18…

2014-04-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Study uses neural networks to filter financial spillovers from noise.

problem Accurately measuring spillovers in financial markets from noise.
method Neural network-based denoising of covariance matrices.
result Developed markets are net transmitters of volatility spillovers, but can become receivers during stress.

Researchers adaptively analyze market regimes to reveal investor behavior shifts.

problem Market relationships shift across different regimes, affecting investor behavior.
method Combining Kalman filtering, Markov-switching, and asymmetric response estimation.
result Foreign investors' predictive power increases during crises, while individual investors react more strongly to positive shocks.