Essays about: "financial mathematics."

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  1. 1. Portfolio Strategies Under Different Inflationary Regimes

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Mohit Parkash; Diana Halladgi Naghadeh; [2023]
    Keywords : Inflation; Regression Analysis; Portfolio Optimization; Markowitz; Efficient Frontier; Asset Allocation; Portfolio Management; Financial Mathematics; Inflation; Regressionsanalys; Portföljoptimering; Markowitz; Effektiv Front; Tillgångsallokering; Portföljförvaltning; Finansiell Matematik;

    Abstract : In 2023, the topic of ongoing inflation is being discussed almost daily as it has become inevitable. The global economy is facing significant uncertainty and downward pressure as several leading developed nations adopted expansionary fiscal policies and quantitative easing monetary policies during the pandemic. READ MORE

  2. 2. An Artificial Neural Network Approach to Algorithmic Trading

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Timmie Bengtsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Financial Markets; Machine Learning; Long Short-Term Memory; Gated Recurrent Unit; Recurrent Neural Networks; Time Series Analysis; Algorithmic Trading; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The field of machine learning has advanced significantly in recent decades, and, at the same time, computational power has improved to the point where training large machine learning models, such as artificial neural networks, is now accessible. Consequently, there has been a rise in the use of these models within the financial sector, with some firms leveraging them to assist with investment decisions. READ MORE

  3. 3. Impact of Quantitative and Qualitative Parameters on Stock Performance

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Fredrik Nivre; Martin Sjöbohm; [2022]
    Keywords : Applied mathematics; regression analysis; financial markets; qualitative parameters; quantitative parameters; Tillämpad matematik; regressionsanalys; finansiella marknader; kvalitativa parametrar; kvantitativa parametrar;

    Abstract : Stocks belonging to publicly traded companies is a topic which in society is mystified and by some considered to be an unpredictable phenomenon where you either make an economic loss or gain seemingly by chance. Despite this, there are numerous fields of work where the sole purpose is to predict the movement of stocks in order to maximize economic gain. READ MORE

  4. 4. Parameter Update Schemes for Hidden Markov Models applied to Financial Returns

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Sigfrid Forsberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Markov Chain; Finance; Hidden Markov Model; Generalized Autoregressive Score Model; S P-500; Nikkei; Adaptive Model; Volatility; Regime-switching Model; Line-Search Algorithm; Predictor-Corrector; Quasi-Newton; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : This thesis was dedicated to investigating the use of different parameter update schemes for Hidden Markov models with time-varying parameters, with an emphasis on developing alternatives to the quasi-Newton step. The focus was on applications to financial returns, using data from the S\&P-500 and the Nikkei index, and for comparison, a trial using synthetic data was also performed. READ MORE

  5. 5. Examination of AI-based ESG-scores as a valid source of alpha in the Swedish investing landscape

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Marcus Haevaker; [2022]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Investing based on environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) criteria has grown rapidly in recent years. The trend has been driven by both an increased interest in sustainability, and the fact that ESG related corporate events have been shown to influence stock prices. READ MORE