Essays about: "trend-following"
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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 statistikAbstract : 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
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2. A Quantitative Framework for Constructing a Multi-Asset CTA with a Momentum-Based Approach
University essay from Uppsala universitet/DatalogiAbstract : Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) have gained popularity due to their abilities to generate an absolute return strategy. Little is known about how CTAs work and what variables are important to tune in order to create a profitable strategy. READ MORE
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3. Viability Evaluation of the Turtle Trading Rules on Major Market Indexes
University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)Abstract : The Turtle Trading Rules was a successful trend-following trading strategy for commodities in the 1980s but has lost recognition in recent days. The strategy revolved around rules for entering and exiting trades as well as position sizing for each trade. READ MORE
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4. Utilizing Machine Learning for Trading Algorithms Exploiting the Time Series Momentum Anomaly
University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistikAbstract : Momentum or trend following investing refers to trading strategies constructed around the idea that in financial markets, the current trend will, more often then not, prevail. In the context of asset prices, this means that previous returns or the price development of an asset is indicative of similar future returns and price development. READ MORE
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5. Alternative Methods of Estimating Investor´s Risk Appetite
University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistikAbstract : In this thesis three risk appetite indexes are derived and measured from the beginning of 2006 to the end of the first quarter in 2019. One of the risk appetite indexes relies on annualized returns and volatilities from risky and safe assets while the others relies on subjective and risk neutral probability distributions. READ MORE