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48 results for uncertain security returns

This paper optimizes portfolio rebalancing under uncertain security returns using meta-heuristic algorithms.

problem Optimizing portfolio rebalancing under uncertain security returns with transaction costs.
method Meta-heuristic algorithms (genetic algorithm) for solving the portfolio rebalancing problem.
result Meta-heuristic algorithms provide better results than global optimization solvers for portfolio rebalancing under uncertainty.

Study shows SEC crypto classification led to significant market reactions.

problem Impact of SEC classification of crypto assets as securities.
method Event study methodology focusing on explicitly named crypto assets.
result Significant adverse market reactions, with returns plummeting 12% over one week.

Markowitz simplified portfolio returns assuming constant trade volumes.

problem Understanding portfolio returns and variance in markets with variable trade volumes.
method Investor observes market trades, models portfolio as single security, derives portfolio return and variance.
result Markowitz's equation for portfolio returns and variance is a simplified approximation of real markets with constant trade volumes.

Unified market-based description of returns and variances of trades.

problem Market-based variance of trades and market portfolio.
method Unified market-based approach to describe returns and variances of trades and market portfolio.
result Market-based variance accounts for random volumes of trades and differs from Markowitz's portfolio variance.

A new method uses preference relations to reconcile contradictory trading signals from multiple securities.

problem Difficulty in exploiting multiple pairs trading signals due to contradictions.
method Proposes a portfolio construction method based on preference relation graphs to reconcile contradictory signals.
result Portfolios based on preference relations exhibit robust returns even with high transaction costs and improve with more securities considered.

Market-based portfolio variance measures risks using trade data.

problem Measuring portfolio risks using traditional methods ignores trade volume randomness.
method Uses time series of trades with securities and portfolio to assess variance.
result Portfolio variance can be decomposed into securities' contributions, accounting for trade volume randomness.

This paper studies directed exploration for reinforcement learning agents by tracking uncertainty about the value of each available action. We identify two sources of uncertainty that are relevant for exploration. The first originates from limited data (parametric uncertainty), while the second originates from the dist…

2017-11-29abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper addresses portfolio allocation with uncertain covariance matrices, finding a logarithmic risk dependence.

problem Portfolio allocation with uncertain covariance matrices.
method Calculates the expected value of CARA utility function over a distribution of covariance matrices, considering uncertainty in future returns and covariances.
result Marginalization introduces a logarithmic dependence on risk, leading to lower allocation levels for higher uncertainties.

We investigate entropy as a financial risk measure. Entropy explains the equity premium of securities and portfolios in a simpler way and, at the same time, with higher explanatory power than the beta parameter of the capital asset pricing model. For asset pricing we define the continuous entropy as an alternative meas…

2015-01-06abs ↗pdf ↗

The vector of periodic, compound returns of a typical investment portfolio is almost never a convex combination of the return vectors of the securities in the portfolio. As a result the ex post version of Harry Markowitz's "standard mean-variance portfolio selection model" does not apply to compound return data. We pro…

2011-04-28abs ↗pdf ↗

The future value of a security is described as a random variable. Distribution of this random variable is the formal image of risk uncertainty. On the other side, any present value is defined as a value equivalent to the given future value. This equivalence relationship is a subjective. Thus follows, that present value…

2013-02-03abs ↗pdf ↗

Optimizes a portfolio for an investor preferring accepted securities over a reference security.

problem Investor preference for a set of securities over a reference security with constraints.
method Mean-variance optimization with Sharpe Ratio performance measurement.
result Derives an optimal portfolio that maximizes returns while minimizing risk.

This study investigates how Decision-Focused Learning improves stock return predictions for better portfolio optimization.

problem The challenge of precise expected returns estimation in mean-variance optimization.
method Investigates Decision-Focused Learning (DFL) to adjust stock return prediction models for MVO.
result DFL tilts prediction errors by the inverse covariance matrix, leading to systematic prediction biases in portfolio optimization.

The correlation matrix is the key element in optimal portfolio allocation and risk management. In particular, the eigenvectors of the correlation matrix corresponding to large eigenvalues can be used to identify the market mode, sectors and style factors. We investigate how these eigenvalues depend on the time scale of…

2018-07-13abs ↗pdf ↗

Historical returns depend on historical closing prices and distributions. We describe how to compute adjusted closing prices from closing price/distribution data with an emphasis on spreadsheet implementation. Then the growth of a security from one date to another (1 + total return) is just the ratio of the correspondi…

2011-05-15abs ↗pdf ↗

We develop a theory of securities price formation and dynamics based on quantum approach and without presuming any similarities with quantum mechanics. Disorder introduced by trading environment leads to probability distribution of returns that is not a smooth curve, but a speckle-pattern fluctuating in both price coor…

2016-04-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Classical mean-variance portfolio theory tells us how to construct a portfolio of assets which has the greatest expected return for a given level of return volatility. Utility theory then allows an investor to choose the point along this efficient frontier which optimally balances her desire for excess expected return …

2009-08-11abs ↗pdf ↗

Framework for responsible LLM deployment with human involvement and decentralized technologies.

problem Challenges in deploying LLMs for high-stakes decisions, including data security and accountability.
method Interactive human involvement through multiple iterations, decentralized technologies, and automated auditing.
result Enhanced security and accountability in LLM deployment for financial decisions.

This paper explores portfolio management strategies to maximize alpha and minimize beta.

problem Maximizing returns while minimizing risk in investment portfolios.
method Examines asset allocation, diversification, active management, and risk management strategies.
result Combining these strategies optimizes portfolio performance.

We present a phenomenological study of stock price fluctuations of individual companies. We systematically analyze two different databases covering securities from the three major US stock markets: (a) the New York Stock Exchange, (b) the American Stock Exchange, and (c) the National Association of Securities Dealers A…

1999-07-11abs ↗pdf ↗

Bayesian method improves portfolio selection by updating expected returns.

problem Optimizing portfolio selection with unknown expected returns.
method Bayesian filtering and dynamic programming for learning posterior distribution.
result Explicit optimal strategy computed for Gaussian prior, quantifying learning impact.

Risk is an inherent feature of agricultural production and marketing and accurate measurement of it helps inform more efficient use of resources. This paper examines three tail quantile-based risk measures applied to the estimation of extreme agricultural financial risk for corn and soybean production in the US: Value …

2011-03-30abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper optimizes financial trading strategies under uncertain market conditions.

problem Guaranteeing robust positive expected profits in financial systems.
method Transformed semi-infinite constraints into structured policies and proposed a novel graphical approach.
result Demonstrated superior risk-adjusted returns and downside risk compared to conventional strategies.

The SIP's accuracy is questioned, leading to skewed returns for high-volume stocks.

problem Inaccuracy of the SIP in reporting trades and quotes.
method Analysis of Trade and Quote data, use of first differences to highlight latency and inaccuracy.
result Up to 60% of trades are reported out of sequence, skewing returns.

A strategy to beat benchmarks by investing in heavily shorted but fundamentally sound securities.

problem Overcoming behavioral biases in investing, particularly the 'rebound effect'.
method Quantitative metrics, historical data, and securities lending modeling.
result The Bounce Basket strategy can outperform market returns during market downturns.

This paper analyzes the robust growth rate of leveraged ETFs under uncertain parameters.

problem Analyzing the robust long-term growth rate of leveraged ETFs with uncertain parameters.
method Derive worst-case parameters using comparison principle and martingale extraction method.
result Explicitly obtain robust long-term growth rates under various models.

We study the price dynamics of stocks traded in the NASDAQ market by considering the statistical properties of an ensemble of stocks traded simultaneously. For each trading day of our database, we study the ensemble return distribution by extracting its first two central moments. According to previous results obtained …

2001-07-12abs ↗pdf ↗

We introduce a new general framework for constructing the best trading strategy for a given historical indicator. We construct the unique trading strategy with the highest expected return. This optimal strategy may be implemented directly, or its expected return may be used as a benchmark to evaluate how far away from …

2011-08-03abs ↗pdf ↗

Robust optimization improves portfolio selection by accounting for deep uncertainties.

problem Managing deep uncertainties in future asset returns for successful portfolio selection.
method Robust optimization (RO) models incorporating general assumptions on uncertain risk parameters.
result RO models outperform traditional models in comprehensive empirical assessments.
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Funds inflate their returns due to price pressure, leading to wealth reallocation and market crashes.

problem Funds inflate their returns due to price pressure, leading to wealth reallocation and market crashes.
method Decomposed fund returns into price pressure and fundamental components, and identified the impact of price chasing on fund flows.
result Funds' self-inflated returns lead to wealth reallocation and market crashes, and can be predicted by fund illiquidity.

Price and return predictions are limited by economic complexity, not just volatility.

problem Limited accuracy of price and return probability forecasts by Gaussian distributions.
method Analyzes economic reasons behind limitations in predicting price and return statistical moments.
result Predictions of price and return probabilities by Gaussian distributions are inaccurate due to economic complexity.

Research improves fraud detection in e-commerce by predicting delayed transaction data.

problem Accurate fraud detection in e-commerce transactions with delayed labels.
method Developed two frameworks, CEI and FEI, to estimate decision environment features using mature and partially mature data.
result Proposed frameworks significantly improved fraud detection accuracy.