Essays about: "hedge effectiveness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words hedge effectiveness.

  1. 1. Predictive Modeling and Statistical Inference for CTA returns : A Hidden Markov Approach with Sparse Logistic Regression

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Oskar Fransson; [2023]
    Keywords : Probability theory; Statistical inference; finance; CTA; managed futures; machine learning; statistical learning; stochastic process; sparse logistic regression; Markov Chain Monte Carlo; Hidden Markov model;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on predicting trends in Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), also known as trend-following hedge funds. The paper applies a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) for classifying trends. Additionally, by incorporating additional features, a regularized logistic regression model is used to enhance prediction capability. READ MORE

  3. 2. Dynamic modelling of electricity arbitrage for single-family homes : Assessing the cost-effectiveness of implementing Energy Storage and Demand-Side Load Management.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

    Author : Ahmed Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : Electricity arbitrage trading; intraday electricity market; energy storage system; demand-side load management; single-family homes; Nord Pool; building performance simulation IDA Indoor Climate and Energy ; financial modelling.;

    Abstract : In the context of electricity, arbitrage trading involves taking advantage of existing price variations within electricity markets. The report conducted financial modelling for energy storage systems and demand-side load management for electricity arbitrage trading in single-family homes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Dispersion Trading: A Way to Hedge Vega Risk in Index Options

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Albin Irell Fridlund; Johanna Heberlein; [2023]
    Keywords : Dispersion Trading; Volatility Trading; Volatility Hedging; Vega Hedging; Option Trading; Back-testing; Liquidity provider; OMXS30 options; Index options; Spridningshandel; Volitilitetshandel; Volitilitetssäkring; Vega säkring; Optionshandel; Back-testing; Likviditetgivare; OMXS30 optioner; Index optioner;

    Abstract : Since the introduction of derivatives to the financial markets, volatility trading has emerged as a method for investors to make money in every market condition. In parallel with introducing derivatives to the financial markets, hedging methods have emerged and are today essential instruments for the liquidity providers active in the markets. READ MORE

  5. 4. Improving term structure measurements by incorporating steps in a multiple yield curve framework

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Gustav Villwock; Clara Rydholm; [2022]
    Keywords : Finance; Interest rates; Term structure measurement; Monte Carlo; Financial mathematics; Yield curve; Policy rates; Multiple yield curve framework; Stochastic programming; Risk factor modeling; Hedging; Performance attribution; Principle component analysis; GARCH; Maximum likelihood estimation; Copula;

    Abstract : By issuing interest rate derivative contracts, market makers such as large banks are exposed to undesired risk. There are several methods for banks to hedge themselves against this type of risk; one such method is the stochastic programming model developed by Blomvall and Hagenbjörk (2022). READ MORE

  6. 5. Fixed Income Securities as a Hedge against Equity Market Downside

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Timmie Bengtsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Fixed Income; Financial Markets; Hedge; Portfolio; Downside Risk; Value-at-Risk; Expected Shortfall; Extreme Value Theory; Kernel Density Estimation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Investors are constantly searching for ways to protect their wealth, ideally without losing out on long-term returns. To achieve this, some investors choose to diversify their equity portfolios with fixed income assets, believing they can protect their portfolios from drawdowns. READ MORE