Study improves risk management for volatile markets using expectiles.
problem Limitations of traditional risk measures during market stress.
method Develops expectile-based framework for FTSE 100 index.
result Expectile-based Value-at-Risk (EVaR) outperforms traditional VaR measures.
A new method to estimate local volatility from high-frequency data.
problem Quantitative trading risk management needs a better way to estimate volatility.
method Realized local volatility surface estimated via high-frequency data and Bayesian nonparametric estimation.
result The method can capture counterfactual volatility and improve risk management.
ANADDH uses deep learning to improve volatility risk management.
problem Traditional Vega hedging strategies are inadequate for rapidly changing markets.
method Combines distributional reinforcement learning with adaptive Nesterov acceleration.
result Significant performance gains over existing hedging techniques.
The paper develops a new framework for managing asymmetric volatility.
problem Managing asymmetric volatility to improve recovery and participation.
method Path-dependent framework for asymmetric volatility management.
result Skew engineering reduces harmful downside participation more than productive upside participation.
Study evaluates risk in options using volatility surface projections.
problem Risk assessment of options due to their non-linear price behavior and volatility fluctuations.
method Parametric surface projection method for implied volatility.
result Enhanced risk evaluation through dynamic volatility surface analysis.
The purpose of this research article is to discover how the econophysics analysis can complement the econometrics models in application to the risk management in the central banks and financial institutions, operating within the nonlinear dynamical financial system. We consider the modern risk management models and sho…
Study applies Hawkes volatility to mid-price process for real-time risk management.
problem Lack of studies on Hawkes volatility for tick-level price dynamics.
method Derived variance formula for unmarked and marked Hawkes models, applied to mid-price process.
result Reliable results and high predictive power of intraday Hawkes volatility.
Adaptive strategies reduce pension fund costs and risks.
problem Managing longevity and volatility risks in pension funds.
method Modular simulation framework with customizable metrics.
result Substantial reduction in pension plan costs and default risk.
The study finds flaws in methods used to estimate foreign exchange option prices.
problem Flaws in estimating foreign exchange option prices.
method Provided counterexamples of popular FX option interpolation methods.
result Popular FX option interpolation methods fail in certain scenarios.
New encoding improves volatility surface generation and risk management.
problem Generating accurate synthetic volatility surfaces from limited data.
method PCA variational auto-encoder model to encode surface descriptors into a latent space.
result Better scenario generation, volatility extrapolation, and direct stock surface inference.
Implied volatilities form a well-known structure of smile or surface which accommodates the Bachelier model and observed market prices of interest rate options. For the swaptions that we study, three parameters are taken into account for indexing the implied volatilities and form a "volatility cube": strike (or moneyne…
This paper evaluates different methods to estimate S&P 500 volatility.
problem Accurately estimating the volatility of the S&P 500 index.
method Historical volatility, GARCH model, and implied volatility methods were compared.
result Implied volatility is the best estimator of real volatility.
Study uses RL to optimize crypto portfolios with two-sided transactions and lending.
problem Managing downside risk and capital optimization in high-risk crypto markets.
method Integrates RL with a new environmental formulation and PnL-based reward function, using SAC agent with CNN-MHA.
result Significantly outperforms benchmarks, especially in high-volatility scenarios.
The study compares MS-GARCH and SARV models for Bitcoin volatility forecasting.
problem Analyzing Bitcoin price volatility using Markov Switching-GARCH and SARV models.
method Examined Markov Switching-GARCH and SARV models, comparing their forecasting performance.
result SARV models outperform MS-GARCH models in Bitcoin volatility forecasting.
We propose a unified framework for equity and credit risk modeling, where the default time is a doubly stochastic random time with intensity driven by an underlying affine factor process. This approach allows for flexible interactions between the defaultable stock price, its stochastic volatility and the default intens…
Paper develops a robust hedging framework to reduce market risk and uncertainty.
problem Managing uncertainty and risk exposure in portfolio management.
method Combines high-frequency realized variance, covariance measures, and autoregressive models for multi-step volatility forecasting. Uses a box-uncertainty robust optimization scheme to derive a closed-form solution for the robust hedge ratio.
result Robust hedge ratios are more stable and entail lower turnover than standard dynamic hedges, improving downside protection and risk-adjusted performance.
Deep quantum neural networks applied to finance for efficient risk management.
problem Efficiently solving numerical problems in finance, especially risk management.
method Application of deep quantum neural networks to finance, focusing on implied volatilities, option prices, and Greeks.
result Deep quantum neural networks can compute Greeks analytically and efficiently solve financial numerical problems.
Predicts long-term return distributions with time-varying volatility.
problem Risk management in long-horizon returns.
method Predicts future return distributions without specifying volatility dynamics or shock distribution.
result Derives risk measures like VaR and CTE from the predicted return distribution.
Combines RL and BF for risk-managed portfolio optimization.
problem Risk management in RL-based portfolio optimization under high volatility.
method Integrates reinforcement learning with barrier functions for dynamic risk control.
result Demonstrates superior performance in real-world data compared to RL-only approaches.
Optimizes forecast distributions for financial risk management.
problem Improving risk management through better forecast distributions.
method Optimizes forecast distributions using scoring rules relevant to financial risk management.
result Tail-focused predictive distributions yield better outcomes in hedging strategies involving VIX futures.
Hybrid model combines SV and LSTM for S&P 500 volatility forecasting.
problem Accurate forecasting of S&P 500 index volatility.
method Integrates Stochastic Volatility with LSTM networks.
result Hybrid model outperforms standalone SV and LSTM models.
Study optimizes investment strategies in volatile markets using machine learning and Bayesian techniques.
problem Enhancing portfolio management in volatile markets.
method Market segmentation into ten volatility-based states, real-time asset allocation adjustments using Bayesian Markov switching model.
result Dynamic portfolio achieves significantly higher risk-adjusted returns and total returns.
Enhanced multivariate GARCH model using LSTM for better volatility forecasting.
problem Limitations of traditional multivariate GARCH in capturing persistent volatility and co-movement.
method Integrates deep learning (LSTM) into multivariate GARCH models to capture nonlinear and dynamic dependence structures.
result Superior out-of-sample portfolio risk forecast compared to traditional methods.
We prove that a wide class of correlated stochastic volatility models exactly measure an empirical fact in which past returns are anticorrelated with future volatilities: the so-called ``leverage effect''. This quantitative measure allows us to fully estimate all parameters involved and it will entail a deeper study on…
We present a HJM approach to the projection of multiple yield curves developed to capture the volatility content of historical term structures for risk management purposes. Since we observe the empirical data at daily frequency and only for a finite number of time-to-maturity buckets, we propose a modelling framework w…
Paper proposes Multi-Transformer for more accurate stock volatility forecasts.
problem Accurate equity risk models needed for effective risk management.
method Introduces Multi-Transformer neural network architecture, adapted from Transformer models.
result Empirical results show Multi-Transformer leads to more accurate risk measures.
The MAXFLAT low-pass filter improves factor adjustment for better portfolio performance in China's stock market.
problem Improving factor adjustment for better portfolio performance in China's stock market.
method Using MAXFLAT low-pass volatility model to adjust factors and construct portfolios.
result Adjusted factors by MAXFLAT volatility model show better performance in both large and small cap universes.
This paper develops a new framework to assess crypto portfolio risk using simulation methods.
problem Traditional financial risk models fail to capture crypto market characteristics like volatility and contagion.
method The framework integrates four components: volatility stress testing, hedging, contagion modeling, and Monte Carlo simulation.
result The framework robustly assesses crypto portfolio risk and is validated with real data.
M2VN forecasts financial volatility by fusing time series data with news embeddings.
problem Forecasting financial volatility with unstructured news data.
method Combines deep neural networks with open-source market features and news embeddings.
result M2VN outperforms existing models in financial volatility forecasting.
The SV-GARCH-EVT model improves risk assessment in financial markets.
problem Inaccurate risk assessment in financial markets due to fat-tailed and leverage effects.
method Enhanced SV model with EVT for tail distribution, MCMC for parameter estimation.
result SV-EVT models outperform other models in backtesting and out-of-sample analysis.
New hybrid model combines GARCH and reinforcement learning for improved VaR estimation.
problem Inaccurate VaR estimation in volatile financial markets.
method Combines GARCH volatility models with DDQN reinforcement learning for dynamic risk forecasting.
result Significant improvement in VaR accuracy and reduction in breaches.
The paper examines sizing strategies for algorithmic trading in volatile markets.
problem High volatility creates challenges for algorithmic traders.
method Investigates different sizing models and backtesting techniques for financial trading.
result Sizing models can lower Value at Risk (VaR) during crisis events.
Novel neural network predicts electricity prices with higher moments.
problem Probabilistic forecasting of volatile electricity prices.
method Distributional neural network with a probability layer.
result Significantly outperforms benchmarks in forecasting.
FutureQuant Transformer predicts price ranges and volatility for futures trading.
problem Complex futures trading with real-time LOBs and vast data.
method FutureQuant Transformer model using attention mechanisms.
result Significantly improved trading performance with an average gain of 0.1193%.
Financial markets for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) are an important and rapidly-growing segment of commodities markets. Like other commodities markets, there is an inherent spatial structure to LNG markets, with different price dynamics for different points of delivery hubs. Certain hubs support highly liquid markets, a…
Proposes deep hedging for index options using implied volatility surface.
problem Managing risk in index option portfolios with complex dynamics.
method Integrates surface-informed decisions with multiple hedging instruments, accounting for transaction costs and variance risk premium.
result Consistently outperforms traditional hedging strategies across various market conditions.
Model predicts S&P500 volatility more accurately than existing models.
problem Improving accuracy of volatility and market risk forecasts.
method Stacked model using Gradient Descent Boosting, Random Forest, SVM, and Artificial Neural Network.
result The model outperforms other models in forecasting S&P500 volatility.
A new LSV model uses relative quantities for better trading and risk management.
problem Inability to use intuitive and stable parameters in LSV models.
method Develops a hybrid method using relative quantities for efficient derivative pricing and scenario generation.
result Shows improved stability and ease of use for model parameters.
The autonomous trading agent is one of the most actively studied areas of artificial intelligence to solve the capital market portfolio management problem. The two primary goals of the portfolio management problem are maximizing profit and restrainting risk. However, most approaches to this problem solely take account …
Causal-NECO VaR improves financial risk assessment under market turbulence.
problem Inaccurate risk assessment in volatile markets.
method Causal Network Contagion Value at Risk (Causal-NECO VaR) using causal network framework.
result Robust and invariant predictive power in unstable financial environments.
New formula for portfolio risk management using conditional PDEs.
problem Optimal diversification and risk management of portfolios.
method Closed-form formula for conditional probability, Gaussian copulas, conditional risk-neutral PDE.
result Dynamic monitoring of portfolio volatilities and weights from PDEs.
Study uses CSIE to estimate portfolio volatility relative to market.
problem Estimating relative volatility risk of stock portfolios.
method Cross-sectional intrinsic entropy (CSIE) model to estimate cross-sectional volatility.
result Discover sets of symbols that outperform market indices in terms of return with similar or lower risk.
Paper uses AI to optimize crypto portfolios, showing better risk-adjusted returns.
problem Managing volatile crypto markets with high volatility.
method Multi-agent system designed to autonomously construct and evaluate crypto-asset allocations.
result Dynamic optimization strategy outperforms static equal weighting strategy in terms of risk-adjusted returns.
The article develops a model for skewness risk in risk parity portfolios.
problem Managing skewness risk in asset allocation models.
method Modeling asset returns with skewness and jumps, deriving analytical formulas for risk contributions.
result Skewness-based risk parity portfolios outperform volatility-based portfolios in managing jump risks.
In the Black-Scholes context we consider the probability distribution function (PDF) of financial returns implied by volatility smile and we study the relation between the decay of its tails and the fitting parameters of the smile. We show that, considering a scaling law derived from data, it is possible to get a new f…
Study on optimal fees in hedge funds with first-loss compensation.
problem Determining the best fee structure for hedge funds with first-loss compensation.
method Solved the manager's non-concave utility maximization problem, calculated Pareto optimal first-loss schemes, and maximized a decision criterion on this set.
result Traditional fees are not Pareto optimal, and the preferred first-loss coverage guarantee varies with investor and market factors.
We consider a contracting problem in which a principal hires an agent to manage a risky project. When the agent chooses volatility components of the output process and the principal observes the output continuously, the principal can compute the quadratic variation of the output, but not the individual components. This…
The paper examines variable annuities pricing and risk management using the Black-Scholes model and identifies key risk drivers.
problem Model risk in pricing and managing variable annuities using the Black-Scholes model.
method Derives a model-free decomposition of variable annuity prices and investigates hedging strategies.
result The spot price risk can always be eliminated by the BS-based hedging strategy, but there is gradual slippage and instantaneous leakage.