We construct a continuous time model for price-mediated contagion precipitated by a common exogenous stress to the banking book of all firms in the financial system. In this setting, firms are constrained so as to satisfy a risk-weight based capital ratio requirement. We use this model to find analytical bounds on the …
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Paper introduces new risk measures for default risk and model uncertainty.
problem Model uncertainty and default risk in rating systems.
method Introduces default risk measures and discusses their properties and impacts.
result Different default risk measures and margins of conservatism affect risk-weighted assets.
We formulate banks' capital optimization problem as a classic mean variance optimization, by leveraging an accurate linear approximation to the Shapely or Constrained Aumann-Shapley (CAS) allocation of max or nested max cost functions. This reduced form formulation admits an analytical solution, to the optimal leverage…
We develop a framework for price-mediated contagion in financial systems where banks are forced to liquidate assets to satisfy a risk-weight based capital adequacy requirement. In constructing this modeling framework, we introduce a two-tier pricing structure: the volume weighted average price that is obtained by any b…
Outperformance and Tracking: Dynamic Asset Allocation for Active and Passive Portfolio Managementq-fin.PM
Portfolio management problems are often divided into two types: active and passive, where the objective is to outperform and track a preselected benchmark, respectively. Here, we formulate and solve a dynamic asset allocation problem that combines these two objectives in a unified framework. We look to maximize the exp…
The writers propose a mathematical Method for deriving risk weights which describe how a borrower's income, relative to their debt service obligations (serviceability) affects the probability of default of the loan. The Method considers the borrower's income not simply as a known quantity at the time the loan is made, …
The single risk factor approach to capital charges in case of correlated loss given default ratescond-mat.other
A new methodology for incorporating LGD correlation effects into the Basel II risk weight functions is introduced. This methodology is based on modelling of LGD and default event with a single loss variable. The resulting formulas for capital charges are numerically compared to the current proposals by the Basel Commit…
Paper characterizes monotonic mean-deviation risk measures.
problem Developing consistent risk measures from mean-deviation models.
method Applying a risk-weighting function to the deviation part of a mean-deviation model.
result Characterizes monotonic mean-deviation measures as consistent risk measures.
The paper tackles fVaR prediction methods in finance.
problem Predicting future values at risk (fVaR) in finance.
method Various methods including Nested MC-empirical quantile, percentiles from distributions, quantile regressions, and limited inner simulations.
result Improved methods for predicting fVaRs, including those that are computationally efficient.
GMADL loss function improves model performance and reduces transaction costs.
problem Overfitting and high transaction costs in high-frequency algorithmic trading models.
method Introduces GMADL loss function for better optimization and feature selection.
result GMADL produces superior results and reduces transaction costs compared to standard loss functions.
By mid 2004, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is epected to launch its final recommendations on minimum capital requirements in the banking industry. Although there is the intention to arrive at capital charges which concur with economic intuition, the risk weight formulas proposed by the committee wil…
This paper identifies and analyzes biases in risk-adjusted index weighting methods, affecting social welfare and market fairness.
problem Biases in risk-adjusted index weighting methods lead to tracking errors and fraud in indices and ETFs.
method Characterizes and analyzes the biases and adverse effects of risk-adjusted index weighting methods.
result These biases reduce social welfare and can enable harmful arbitrage activities.
The paper analyzes recalibration methods for binary classifiers under distribution shift.
problem Recalibrating binary classifiers to match a target prior probability.
method Analysis of distribution shift assumptions and proposal of new recalibration methods.
result QMM methods provide conservative results for risk weights functions.
Paper explores asset pricing dynamics in Bachelier model.
problem Understanding risky asset price dynamics in Bachelier model.
method Analyzes Bachelier market model to represent risky asset price dynamics.
result Defines riskless assets within the Bachelier model.
Modeling business cycles via collective risk fluctuations in economic agents' risk space.
problem Understanding and predicting business cycles through economic agents' risk dynamics.
method Continuous numerical risk grades for economic agents, modeling collective economic variables and flows as functions of risk coordinates, deriving equations for their evolution.
result Business and credit cycles are explained as fluctuations of collective economic variables and their mean risks in the risk space of economic agents.
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.
Predicts financial asset dependencies using spatiotemporal patterns.
problem Complex dependency structures in financial assets for risk mitigation.
method Proposes Asset Dependency Matrix (ADM) and Asset Dependency Neural Network (ADNN) with ConvLSTM for spatiotemporal asset dependency prediction.
result ADNN outperforms baselines in predicting asset dependencies and their applications.
Intermediating DFMM Asset (IDA)q-fin.GN
IDA makes DFMM's asset tradeable, enhancing cross-chain finance efficiency.
problem Making DFMM's asset tradeable to improve cross-chain finance efficiency.
method Introducing IDA as a tradeable asset, leveraging DFMM's robust liquidity and dynamic AMM.
result IDA enhances cross-chain finance efficiency through tradeable asset and dynamic AMM.
Investors prioritize ESG in crypto-assets, showing higher exposure than traditional assets.
problem Understanding ESG preferences in crypto-assets and their investment behavior.
method A representative household finance survey in Austria to examine ESG preferences and crypto-investment exposure.
result ESG-conscious investors have higher exposure to crypto-assets compared to traditional asset classes.
This article is focused on using a new measurement of risk-- Weighted Value at Risk to develop a new method of constructing initiate from the TVAR solving problem, based on MATLAB software, using the historical simulation method (avoiding income distribution will be assumed to be normal), the results of previous studie…
Option Pricing of Twin Assetsq-fin.PR
How to price and hedge claims on nontraded assets are becoming increasingly important matters in option pricing theory today. The most common practice to deal with these issues is to use another similar or "closely related" asset or index which is traded, for hedging purposes. Implicitly, traders assume here that the h…
A Cholesky decomposition-based asset selection heuristic for sparse tangent portfolio optimizationq-fin.MF
New heuristic selects fewer assets for efficient portfolios, reducing costs.
problem High transaction costs and fees from including many assets in portfolios.
method Surrogate formulation to select assets, re-optimizes portfolio with fewer assets.
result Effective in constructing portfolios with fewer assets, reducing costs.
Study examines hedging options on asset portfolios against one underlying asset with transaction costs.
problem Hedging options on asset portfolios when one underlying asset is expensive to trade.
method Simulated data analysis with varying trading intervals, correlation coefficients, and transaction costs.
result Trading the wrong asset can be beneficial when correlation is high and transaction costs are low.
Combining Unsupervised and Supervised Learning for Asset Class Failure Prediction in Power Systemsstat.AP
In power systems, an asset class is a group of power equipment that has the same function and shares similar electrical or mechanical characteristics. Predicting failures for different asset classes is critical for electric utilities towards developing cost-effective asset management strategies. Previously, physical ag…
Dynamic model considers private asset markets' complexities.
problem Understanding and optimizing private asset allocation.
method State-of-the-art dynamic model with machine learning.
result Optimal investment policies quantified over fund life.
Enhanced synthetic dataset improves asset allocation analysis.
problem Lack of realistic synthetic data for fixed income portfolio construction.
method Improved CorrGAN model for synthetic correlation matrices and Encoder-Decoder model for additional data conditioning.
result Synthetic dataset enhances portfolio construction and asset allocation analysis.
This paper compares three portfolio designs for Indian stocks.
problem Designing an optimum portfolio that balances return and risk.
method Three approaches: minimum risk, optimum risk, and Eigen portfolios.
result Optimum risk portfolios and Eigen portfolios identified for each sector.
We consider a portfolio allocation problem for trend following (TF) strategies on multiple correlated assets. Under simplifying assumptions of a Gaussian market and linear TF strategies, we derive analytical formulas for the mean and variance of the portfolio return. We construct then the optimal portfolio that maximiz…
Paper studies estimating asset correlations across sectors.
problem Estimating correlations between different asset sectors.
method Separates cross-sectional and time dimensions for estimation.
result Developed method for better asset correlation estimation.
Develops a dynamic latent-factor model for high-dimensional asset characteristics.
problem Estimating asset pricing tests with high-dimensional data.
method Dynamic latent-factor model with Double Selection Lasso regularization.
result The inflation-mimicking portfolio in the crypto asset class has positive risk compensation.
Efficient method for pricing multi-asset options with local volatility.
problem Pricing options on multiple assets with varying volatility.
method Generic hybrid numerical method for efficient pricing.
result Efficient pricing of multi-asset options with local volatility.
Asymptotic minimization of expected time to reach a large wealth level in an asset market gameq-fin.MF
Game theory model shows optimal investment strategy for wealth growth.
problem Minimizing time to reach large wealth in a stochastic asset market.
method Proved strategy of proportional asset investment minimizes expected time.
result Proportional investment strategy asymptotically minimizes time to large wealth.
Research proposes a model to estimate transaction costs and assess asset liquidity risk.
problem Lack of standardized models for asset liquidity risk in asset management.
method Develops a market impact model and a two-regime model based on power-law property.
result Defines liquidity measures and applies model to stocks and bonds.
What Makes An Asset Useful?q-fin.ST
Given a new candidate asset represented as a time series of returns, how should a quantitative investment manager be thinking about assessing its usefulness? This is a key qualitative question inherent to the investment process which we aim to make precise. We argue that the usefulness of an asset can only be determine…
Clusters of highly correlated stocks are identified for better asset selection.
problem Identifying a small set of stocks to approximate the diversification of the whole stock universe.
method Data-driven correlation blockmodel clustering approach.
result The algorithm effectively detects clusters of highly correlated stocks.
We propose a modelling framework for the optimal selection of crypto assets. Crypto assets differ by two essential features: security (technological) and stability (governance). Investors make choices over crypto assets similarly to how they make choices by using a recommender app: the app presents each investor with a…
Optimizes asset allocation with illiquid assets using MPC.
problem Strategic asset allocation with illiquid alternative asset classes.
method Formulates illiquid dynamics as a random linear system and proposes a convex optimization based MPC policy.
result Performance close to a fully liquid scenario, despite time delay and uncertainty.
This paper addresses AMMs for expiring assets, ensuring liquidity and risk management.
problem AMMs struggle with assets that expire, leading to liquidity issues and risk exposure.
method Combines AMM and limit-order book features, ensuring liveness and dynamic price adjustment.
result A DEX for expiring assets maintains liquidity and risk management.
A possible data source for the estimation of asset correlations is default time series. This study investigates the systematic error that is made if the exposure pool underlying a default time series is assumed to be homogeneous when in reality it is not. We find that the asset correlation will always be underestimated…
The paper revisits and applies FTAP to life insurance and annuities pricing.
problem Non-arbitrage pricing of life contingent assets in dynamic markets.
method Revisit FTAP, use martingale theory, apply FTAP to life insurance and annuities, clarify assumptions.
result Valuation formula for life contingent assets including life insurance policies and annuities.
Optimal Investment Strategy for Risky Assetscond-mat.stat-mech
We design an optimal strategy for investment in a portfolio of assets subject to a multiplicative Brownian motion. The strategy provides the maximal typical long-term growth rate of investor's capital. We determine the optimal fraction of capital that an investor should keep in risky assets as well as weights of differ…
Modelling Crypto Asset Price Dynamics, Optimal Crypto Portfolio, and Crypto Option Valuationq-fin.RM
Despite being described as a medium of exchange, cryptocurrencies do not have the typical attributes of a medium of exchange. Consequently, cryptocurrencies are more appropriately described as crypto assets. A common investment attribute shared by the more than 2,500 crypto assets is that they are highly volatile. An i…
Paper proposes a comprehensive taxonomy for crypto assets.
problem Lack of a holistic classification framework for crypto assets.
method Identified 14 attributes for classification, tested framework with cash and bitcoin.
result Proposes a structured classification framework for all types of assets.
Regional Inequality Simulations Based on Asset Exchange Models with Exchange Range and Local Support Biasphysics.soc-ph
New models reduce regional inequality by adjusting exchange range and asset distribution bias.
problem Reduction of regional inequality in economic systems.
method Proposed new asset exchange models with spatial exchange range and local support bias to adjust asset distribution and circulation rates.
result Achieved asset distribution from over-concentration to exponential and eventually normal, reducing Gini coefficient.
Investigates price dynamics of two assets with and without bubbles, deriving conditions for equilibrium prices.
problem Understanding price dynamics and bubbles in multi-asset markets.
method Derives sufficient and necessary conditions for average equilibrium price dynamics in a two-asset model.
result Assets with positive average dividends display hump-shaped bubbles, while those with constant fundamental values show misvaluation effects.
The CAPM's market returns are endogenously determined, affecting all assets' expected returns.
problem The standard CAPM's market return assumption is not endogenously consistent.
method Demonstrates the impact of endogenously determined market returns on asset returns and the range of feasible market returns.
result Expected returns are influenced by all assets' risks, and market returns are limited by asset distribution.
Quantum assets are priced using a new theorem, extending classical asset pricing.
problem Quantum properties in financial markets and assets.
method Developed a new definition of arbitrage for quantum assets and proved a quantum version of the first fundamental theorem of asset pricing.
result There exists a risk-free density operator under which all quantum assets are martingales if no arbitrage exists.
Develops a climate risk model for asset managers.
problem Climate-related risks affecting asset performance and productivity.
method Uses the Vasicek model with downward jumps to represent climate impacts on asset dynamics.
result Expected losses increase over time due to climate-related extreme events.