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48 results for time-varying latent factor

We address the curse of dimensionality in dynamic covariance estimation by modeling the underlying co-volatility dynamics of a time series vector through latent time-varying stochastic factors. The use of a global-local shrinkage prior for the elements of the factor loadings matrix pulls loadings on superfluous factors…

2016-08-30abs ↗pdf ↗

Novel dynamic predictive strategy improves financial and macroeconomic forecasting.

problem Improving predictive models in data-rich environments.
method Decouple-recouple dynamic predictive strategy, latent states, time-varying latent factor model.
result Our framework generates significant out-of-sample benefits and outperforms other methods.

The paper tackles three financial issues: time resolution, nonstationarity, and latent factors.

problem Three fundamental issues in financial data: time resolution, nonstationarity, and latent factors.
method A causal perspective to reexamine and solve these issues.
result Provides systematic solutions to financial data issues.

PRISM-VQ combines financial priors with vector quantization for better stock prediction.

problem Predicting cross-sectional stock returns is hard due to low signal-to-noise ratios and changing market conditions.
method Integrates expert priors, vector-quantized latent factors, and dynamic factor loadings.
result Consistent improvements in cross-sectional return prediction and portfolio performance.

Framework LiLY recovers latent causal variables from time-series data under distribution shifts.

problem Learning and correcting models under unknown distribution shifts in time-series data.
method LiLY framework that recovers latent causal variables and identifies their relations from temporal data under different distribution shifts.
result The framework reliably identifies time-delayed latent causal influences from observed variables under different distribution changes.

Develops methods for causal inference in longitudinal data.

problem Estimating Individual Treatment Effects (ITEs) in high-dimensional, time-varying data.
method Causal Dynamic Variational Autoencoder (CDVAE) and long-term counterfactual regression framework.
result CDVAE outperforms baselines and improves state-of-the-art models, approaching oracle performance.

A time-varying network for cryptocurrencies reveals community structure and diversification benefits.

problem Investing in cryptocurrencies requires understanding their risk and market segmentation.
method Developed a dynamic covariate-assisted spectral clustering method to estimate community structure based on return cross-predictability and technological similarities.
result Investors can achieve better risk diversification by investing in cryptocurrencies from different communities.

Proposes a model to generate high-dimensional financial returns using latent factor structure.

problem Challenges in financial scenario simulation, especially in high-dimensional and small data settings.
method Integrates latent factor structure into generative diffusion processes, decomposing the score function using time-varying orthogonal projections.
result Establishes rigorous statistical guarantees for score estimation and generated distribution, surpassing dimension-dependent limits.

Develops a method to predict stock returns with time-varying risk premia.

problem Predicting stock returns with time-varying risk premia while maintaining no-arbitrage restrictions.
method Penalized two-pass regression with time-varying factor loadings, incorporating penalization in the first pass and grouping in the second pass.
result The proposed method reduces prediction errors compared to other approaches.

PSMF factorizes time-varying datasets into a dictionary and time-varying coefficients.

problem Factorizing time-varying and non-stationary datasets with temporal nonlinearities.
method Probabilistic Sequential Matrix Factorization (PSMF) using nonlinear Gaussian state-space models and approximate extended Kalman filtering.
result PSMF can account for temporal nonlinearities and estimate generic subspace models.

In modeling multivariate time series, it is important to allow time-varying smoothness in the mean and covariance process. In particular, there may be certain time intervals exhibiting rapid changes and others in which changes are slow. If such time-varying smoothness is not accounted for, one can obtain misleading inf…

2012-10-07abs ↗pdf ↗

New method predicts dynamic relationships in terrorist networks.

problem Dynamic co-evolution of multiplex graphs and nodal attributes in terrorism networks.
method Time-varying stochastic latent factor models with neural network Gaussian processes.
result Superior performance in predicting unobserved dynamic relationships.

Adaptive ML learns complex time-varying systems without new data.

problem Applying ML to time-varying systems with shifting distributions.
method Mapping high-dimensional inputs to low-dimensional latent space, actively tuning latent space based on feedback.
result Learning correlations and tracking system evolution in real-time without new data.

Stochastic networks are a plausible representation of the relational information among entities in dynamic systems such as living cells or social communities. While there is a rich literature in estimating a static or temporally invariant network from observation data, little has been done toward estimating time-varyin…

2008-12-30abs ↗pdf ↗

From social networks to Internet applications, a wide variety of electronic communication tools are producing streams of graph data; where the nodes represent users and the edges represent the contacts between them over time. This has led to an increased interest in mechanisms to model the dynamic structure of time-var…

2014-03-14abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper proposes a new SDF scaled by time-varying volatility from S&P 500 options.

problem Estimating the SDF from option prices and predicting the equity premium.
method Utilizes S&P 500 options data to recover a stable, non-monotonic SDF.
result The SDF exhibits a hump on the put side, which transitions into a W-shape with maturity.

A new method learns dynamic graph representations from time-varying data.

problem Learning dynamic graph representations from time-varying data.
method Higher-order skip-gram with negative sampling (HOSGNS) for tensor factorization.
result HOSGNS outperforms state-of-the-art methods in downstream tasks.

A diagnostic tool for identifying approximate factor structures in equity datasets.

problem Detecting approximate factor structures in large cross-sectional equity datasets.
method Computes the largest eigenvalue of the empirical cross-sectional covariance matrix of residuals.
result Validates the presence of weak cross-sectional correlation or shared unobservable common factors.

Improved robust latent variable estimation for neural dynamics.

problem Inconsistent results due to noise and nonlinearity in existing models.
method Probabilistic approach to latent variable estimation in decomposed models.
result More accurate latent variable inference in nonlinear systems with diverse noise conditions.

New framework TDRL identifies latent causal variables from sequential data.

problem Identify latent causal variables from sequential data.
method Proposes TDRL framework to recover time-delayed latent causal variables and identify their relations from measured sequential data.
result Identifies latent causal variables reliably from sequential data.

Estimates time-varying network connections using multi-stage smoothing.

problem Estimating edge probabilities of time-varying networks.
method Multi-stage smoothing: temporal local smoothing followed by node-domain smoothing.
result Captures both smooth temporal evolution and structural patterns in connectivity.

Enhances FAVAR models with autoencoder for better economic forecasting and interpretability.

problem Limitations of linear FAVAR models in forecasting and structural analysis.
method Introduces Grouped Sparse autoencoder with time-varying parameters.
result The Grouped Sparse autoencoder produces more interpretable factors and superior forecasting performance.

Dynamic risk factor model improves portfolio performance in high dimensions.

problem Dynamic portfolio allocation in high-dimensional financial markets.
method Time-varying sparsity on factor loadings, sequential learning of parameters and volatilities.
result Significant portfolio performance improvements and higher utility gains.

New method estimates treatment effects in time series data with hidden confounders.

problem Estimating treatment effects from longitudinal observational data with hidden confounders.
method Time Series Deconfounder using recurrent neural networks and factor models.
result Effective in deconfounding treatment responses over time in both simulated and real data.

Study on time-varying APT validity in Japanese stock market.

problem Validity of Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) in Japanese stock market over time.
method Rolling window method applied to Fama and MacBeth's two-step regression and Kamstra and Shi's generalized GRS test.
result APT validity is unstable over time in Japanese stock market, influenced by monetary policy and business cycle.

The paper analyzes statistical arbitrage using a factor model of equity returns.

problem Analyzing and trading statistical arbitrage strategies in equity markets.
method Conditional factor model, state space framework, online risk premia estimation, mean reversion trades.
result The model outperforms other methods in statistical arbitrage trading strategies over a 29-year period.

Decentralized learning for matching markets with time-varying preferences.

problem Matching between competing agents and supply arms with time-varying preferences.
method Linear contextual bandit framework, learning algorithms to identify latent environment and stable matchings.
result Achieve instance-dependent logarithmic regret, applicable for large markets.

A new model Weighted-SVD improves recommendation accuracy by adjusting latent factor weights.

problem Current Matrix Factorization models assume equal weights for all latent factors, which may not be accurate.
method Integrates linear regression with SVD to allow different weights for latent factors.
result The Weighted-SVD model outperforms other models in RMSE metrics on multiple datasets.

Proposes MD-LiNA for multi-domain latent factor causal discovery.

problem Discovering causal structures among latent factors from multi-domain data.
method Multi-Domain Linear Non-Gaussian Acyclic Models (MD-LiNA) with an integrated two-phase algorithm.
result Locally consistent estimators of causal structure among shared latent factors.

Interventional data helps identify latent factors without distributional assumptions.

problem Identifying latent factors from interventional data without distributional assumptions.
method Leveraging geometric signatures of latent factors' support from interventional data.
result Latent causal factors can be identified up to permutation and scaling given data from perfect do-interventions.

New criterion ensures recovery of latent factors in NMF with mild conditions.

problem Identifying latent factors in nonnegative matrix factorization (NMF) under mild conditions.
method Proposed a new identification criterion based on the scatteredness of one factor's rows in the nonnegative orthant.
result Latent factors can be provably identified from the NMF model with minimal structural assumptions.

New methods estimate survival functions with time-varying covariates.

problem Estimating survival functions with time-varying covariates.
method Generalized conditional inference and relative risk forests, adapted transformation forest.
result Proposed methods outperform traditional models in estimating survival functions.

Sparse GFA identifies disease factors in FTD subgroups.

problem Heterogeneity in neurological disorders hinders understanding and treatment.
method Sparse Group Factor Analysis (GFA) with regularised horseshoe priors.
result Identified latent disease factors differentially expressed in FTD subgroups.

Time-varying parameters are shown to be ridge regressions, simplifying computations and tuning.

problem Capturing structural change in economic data.
method Ridge regression approach, including cross-validation for tuning, and extensions for sparsity and reduced-rank restrictions.
result The method efficiently estimates large numbers of time-varying parameters, demonstrated with Canadian monetary policy data.

Estimates financial market impacts of COVID-19 using time-varying kernel density.

problem Estimating the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets over time.
method Time-varying kernel density estimation with Kolmogorov-Smirnov statistic.
result Determines the chronology and regional disparities of financial market impacts.