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48 results for time-varying variance

Locally adapted parameterizations of a model (such as locally weighted regression) are expressive but often suffer from high variance. We describe an approach for reducing the variance, based on the idea of estimating simultaneously a transformed space for the model, as well as locally adapted parameterizations in this…

2012-06-27abs ↗pdf ↗

New streaming methods improve convergence rates for optimization problems.

problem Optimizing large-scale, sequential data problems.
method Time-varying mini-batches and Polyak-Ruppert averaging for gradient-based algorithms.
result Time-varying mini-batches and averaging achieve optimal convergence and variance reduction.

A pairs trading model with time-varying volatility using stochastic control.

problem Optimizing pairs trading strategies with fluctuating asset volatilities.
method Stochastic control techniques, Finite Difference method, Generalized Method of Moments.
result Optimal trading strategies maximizing expected power utility from terminal wealth.

Paper tests for time-varying entropy in stock prices, finding periods of inefficiency.

problem Testing for time-varying entropy in stock price dynamics.
method Unbiased approximation of Shannon entropy variance, optimal rolling window selection, hypothesis testing.
result Existence of periods of market inefficiency for meme stocks.

Separation of the sources and analysis of their connectivity have been an important topic in EEG/MEG analysis. To solve this problem in an automatic manner, we propose a two-layer model, in which the sources are conditionally uncorrelated from each other, but not independent; the dependence is caused by the causality i…

2012-03-15abs ↗pdf ↗

Extends double linear policy with time-varying weights and proves robust positive expectation.

problem Ensuring robustness in policy optimization with time-varying parameters.
method Employed a novel elementary symmetric polynomials characterization approach to prove robust positive expectation (RPE). Derived explicit expressions for expected cumulative gain-loss and variance.
result Proved the robust positive expectation property holds for the extended double linear policy.

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.

Improved real-time UAV terrain following with RVM-RLS filter.

problem Accurate real-time waypoints estimation under measurement noise in nonlinear, time-varying systems.
method Residual Variance Matching Recursive Least Squares (RVM-RLS) filter guided by RVME criterion.
result Improved waypoints estimation accuracy by approximately 88% compared to benchmarks.

A non-Bayesian, regression-based or generalized least squares (GLS)-based approach is formally proposed to estimate a class of time-varying AR parameter models. This approach has partly been used by Ito et al. (2014, 2016a,b), and is proven to be efficient because, unlike conventional methods, it does not require Kalma…

2017-07-21abs ↗pdf ↗

A novel Bayesian method for dynamic sparsity in Gaussian dynamic linear regression.

problem Variable selection and shrinkage in time-varying regression models.
method Time-varying sparsity via Markov switching priors for coefficients' variances, extending spike-and-slab priors.
result Induces smoothness or shrinkage towards zero at each time point, leading to improved model performance.

The paper extends MS models with TVTP to U.S. Treasury yields, finding reliable regime dynamics but challenging TVTP identification.

problem Identifying time-varying transition probabilities in Markov-switching models for U.S. Treasury yields.
method Developed a comprehensive MS model with TVTP, including simulations and an R package for estimation.
result Regime means, variances, and transition probabilities are reliably identified, but TVTP coefficients are harder to estimate.

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 ↗

TV-SurvCaus improves causal inference for dynamic treatments in survival analysis.

problem Estimating causal effects of time-varying treatments on survival outcomes.
method Representation balancing techniques extended to time-varying treatment regimes with survival outcomes.
result TV-SurvCaus outperforms existing methods in estimating individualized treatment effects with time-varying covariates and treatments.

New volatility model for option pricing with time-varying risk premium.

problem Volatility risk premium is time-varying and not well captured by existing models.
method Combines Markov switching with Realized GARCH framework to derive a state-dependent pricing kernel.
result The model reduces option pricing errors by 15% or more compared to competing models.

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.

This study improves estimation of locally stationary functional time series using NW method.

problem Accurately capturing time-dependence in locally stationary functional time series with time-varying covariates.
method Nadaraya-Watson (NW) estimation procedure for the conditional distribution of LSFTS.
result Established convergence rates of NW estimator for LSFTS with respect to Wasserstein distance.

New method calibrates asynchronous, error-prone covariates for longitudinal data.

problem Estimation biases and slow convergence in analyzing time-varying covariates with measurement error.
method Functional calibration approach based on functional principal component analysis.
result Asymptotically unbiased and consistent estimators for time-invariant coefficients; optimal convergence rate for time-varying coefficients.

Improved GP bandit algorithms for noiseless, varying noise, and RKHS norms.

problem Minimizing regret in Gaussian process bandits with unknown reward functions.
method New upper bound on maximum posterior variance, refined MVR and PE algorithms.
result Optimal regret bounds for noiseless, varying noise, and RKHS norms.

In this paper, we present an online adaptive PCA algorithm that is able to compute the full dimensional eigenspace per new time-step of sequential data. The algorithm is based on a one-step update rule that considers all second order correlations between previous samples and the new time-step. Our algorithm has O(n) co…

2017-09-07abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper uses RL to optimize multi-asset portfolios in fluctuating markets.

problem Optimizing multi-asset portfolios in time-varying financial markets.
method Soft Actor-Critic (SAC) algorithm for policy learning, policy iteration process.
result SAC algorithm outperforms in various criteria in simulated and real financial markets.

Develops diffusion samplers for target distributions with efficient score and density estimates.

problem Estimating scores and densities for time-varying distributions.
method Sequential Monte Carlo with diffusion paths and control variates.
result Effective samplers for time-varying distributions with theoretical guarantees and practical applications.

New measure EC assesses node contributions in nonlinear, time-varying systems.

problem Existing node contribution measures assume linear, time-invariant dynamics, failing for complex, real-world systems.
method Defined 'emergent contribution (EC)' as a dynamical leverage measure from Jacobians of differentiable models.
result EC diverges from average controllability under persistent regime switching and sign reversal, identifying limits of local linearization.

Study optimal portfolio selection using average and current profitability of risky assets.

problem Continuous-time mean-variance portfolio selection in time-varying financial markets.
method Introduced AP and CP indexes; estimated AP and CP using second-order variation of an auxiliary wealth process.
result Estimations of AP and CP are more accurate than traditional MLE.

China's stock market is the largest emerging market all over the world. It is widely accepted that the Chinese stock market is far from efficiency and it possesses possible linear and nonlinear dependence. We study the predictability of returns in the Chinese stock market by employing the wild bootstrap automatic varia…

2016-11-13abs ↗pdf ↗

We present a discrete time stochastic volatility model in which the conditional distribution of the logreturns is a Variance-Gamma, that is a normal variance-mean mixture with Gamma mixing density. We assume that the Gamma mixing density is time varying and follows an affine Garch model, trying to capture persistence o…

2014-05-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Extends tracking guarantees for time-varying variational inequalities.

problem Tracking solutions of time-varying variational inequalities.
method Extends existing results to sublinear solution paths and periodic problems.
result Discrete dynamical systems of periodic time-varying VI can exhibit chaotic behavior or converge to the solution.

New model for options pricing accounting for time-varying interest rates, volatility, and equity premium.

problem Inaccuracies in Black-Scholes-Merton model for real market conditions.
method Integrates stochastic variance, interest rates, and equity premium into a PDE framework.
result Derives new PDEs and approximates option prices using finite difference methods.

It is well established that in a market with inclusion of a risk-free asset the single-period mean-variance efficient frontier is a straight line tangent to the risky region, a fact that is the very foundation of the classical CAPM. In this paper, it is shown that in a continuous-time market where the risky prices are …

2009-06-04abs ↗pdf ↗

A new model optimizes portfolios by accounting for dynamic market conditions.

problem Static models fail to capture asymmetry, heavy tails, and time-varying dependencies.
method Semiparametric dynamic copula model integrating non-parametric copulas and parametric marginals.
result Dynamic market conditions improve portfolio performance and risk management.

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.

Adaptive OMD reduces variance in learning optimal strategies for imperfect information games.

problem High variance in learning optimal strategies for imperfect information games.
method Fixed sampling approach with locally applied Online Mirror Descent (OMD) algorithm.
result Convergence rate of ildeO(T1/2) ilde{\mathcal{O}}(T^{-1/2}) with high probability.

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.