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Quant LetterNo. 60

August 2024, Week 1

154 items across 10 sections, as sent to readers on 7 August 2024. Paper titles open their ML-Quant page; ↗ goes to the source.

arXiv

Quantitative-finance and ML-for-finance preprints from arXiv.

20 items

Finance10

04

NeuralFactors for Factor Learning

The research presents NeuralFactors, a machine-learning method for factor analysis that improves performance and efficiency in stock embedding.

6 shares4 citations todaySource ↗

06

Risk Sharing with Lambda VaR

The research investigates risk distribution among multiple parties using Lambda value at risk, offering formulas for optimal allocations under differing beliefs.

5 shares5 citations todaySource ↗

08

NeuralBeta: Estimating Beta

Estimating Beta: A new method, NeuralBeta, uses neural networks to estimate beta in finance, capable of handling both single and multiple variable scenarios and tracking beta's dynamic behavior.

5 shares4 citations todaySource ↗

Economics3

01

Voter Turnout in Two-Tier Elections

Research indicates that voter turnout is lower among minorities and higher among majorities in two-tier elections, with the proportional rule exacerbating this inequality more than the winner-takes-all rule.

3 sharesSource ↗

02

Human Space Usage during COVID-19

Analysis of cell phone data from over 60,000 people in England and Wales during the pandemic shows increased home and amenity visits, decreased workplace visits, and improved equality in amenity usage due to remote work.

2 sharesSource ↗

03

Efficient Asymmetric Causality Testing

A study discusses the importance of significant differences between positive and negative components in asymmetric causality tests, applying this theory to the interaction between the world's two largest financial markets.

2 sharesSource ↗

Miscellaneous3

01

Token Incentives for Secure Restaking

The research suggests that restaking protocols can be secured against limited attacks with proper incentive management, enhancing the model to determine necessary security measures.

5 shares6 citations todaySource ↗

02

Random Forest Proximity for Regression

The article introduces a new method for calculating quantile regressions from random forests, showing improved performance and efficiency in predicting the average daily volume of corporate bonds.

3 shares8 citations todaySource ↗

03

Peerinduced Fairness for Auditing

The study introduces peer-induced fairness, a new framework for auditing algorithmic fairness, differentiating between adverse outcomes due to algorithmic bias and individual shortcomings, and offering understandable feedback for those impacted by unfavorable decisions.

3 shares1 citation todaySource ↗

Crypto & Blockchain2

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CLVR Algorithm for Transaction Ordering

The study introduces the CLVR algorithm, which organizes transactions to reduce price volatility in Automated Market Maker trading, balancing price stability and inequality reduction.

7 shares1 citation todaySource ↗

Historical Trending2

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Deep Hedging with Implied Volatility

A new hedging strategy for S&P 500 options is introduced, using a unique reinforcement learning algorithm and hybrid neural network, which performs better than traditional benchmarks in tests and simulations.

7 shares7 citations todaySource ↗

02

Deep Learning for Trading

A new machine learning algorithm for options trading strategies is presented, which uses market data to create optimal trading signals, showing notable performance improvements over current strategies, particularly when using turnover regularization.

6 shares4 citations todaySource ↗

SSRN

Working papers in finance and economics from SSRN.

27 items

Quantitative20

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Unobservable Assets Comparison

CIOs find it challenging to compare liquid public assets and illiquid private assets due to real-world factors not reflected in reported returns.

5 sharesSource ↗

04

Score-Driven Model for Stock Indices

The BetatQVAR model, a volatility model for the t distribution, outperforms other models in statistical and density forecasting when used on 15 international stock indices.

3 sharesSource ↗

05

Analyzing Marginal Sharpe Ratio

The Marginal Sharpe Ratio (MSR) of an investment strategy considers the new strategy's impact on the portfolio's expected returns and the expected change in the portfolio risk profile due to diversification.

3 sharesSource ↗

06

Validity of Post hoc Explanations

The research explores the effectiveness of post hoc explainers, SHAP and LIME, in determining the significance of variables in machine learning models, questioning their accuracy in revealing the real marginal effects of these variables.

2 sharesSource ↗

07

Management Guidance

The research investigates the impact of management earnings guidance on market responses to earnings announcements in China, revealing that guidance increases trading volume but also raises bid-ask spreads and return volatility, especially for smaller, less visible firms.

4 sharesSource ↗

08

ECBs Impact

The research uses a GVAR model to study the effects of the European Central Bank's unconventional monetary policies on six Central and Eastern European countries, showing that these policies reduce liquidity spread and raise yield spread, suggesting increased economic activity and a preference for bonds among investors.

4 sharesSource ↗

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Machine Learning for Lattice

The research introduces a machine-learning method for estimating the lattice constants of double perovskite materials, utilizing algorithms such as Support Vector Regression, Artificial Neural Networks, Gaussian Process Regression, and Ensemble Regression Tree methods.

3 sharesSource ↗

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Hedge Accounting

The research shows that only derivatives designated for hedge accounting assist firms in overcoming underinvestment issues, implying that the Financial Accounting Standards Board has developed an effective signaling tool about the success of firms' hedging programs, but firms using complex strategies often cannot designate some of their successful derivatives due to strict criteria.

2 sharesSource ↗

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Uninsured Depositors and Banks Risk

A study reveals that uninsured depositors react to changes in banks' economic value of equity and income-related interest rate risk, but not equity-related interest rate risk.

3 sharesSource ↗

12

Mutual Fund Ownership in China

A study finds that the identity of shareholders in Chinese fund management companies affects mutual fund returns, with foreign shareholders reducing returns and government control increasing them.

3 sharesSource ↗

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Detecting Criminal Firms with ML

A machine learning algorithm has been created to identify private firms linked to organized crime using financial accounting data, with a 91.4% accuracy rate.

2 sharesSource ↗

15

Customer Churn Prediction in Telecom

Telecom operators are using a combination of customer segmentation and churn prediction, aided by four machine learning classifiers, to understand and retain customers at risk of leaving.

2 sharesSource ↗

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Fintech in SWF Operations

The chapter explores the use of fintech like big data, blockchain, and AI in sovereign wealth funds, discussing their uses and potential issues.

2 sharesSource ↗

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Transmissions Among Assets

The study examines volatility and return spillovers in a network of variables, emphasizing the portfolio diversification benefits of commodities, fiat currencies, and crypto coins.

2 sharesSource ↗

19

Evaluating Risk Knowledge

The article proposes an adjustment to volatility forecasts to address potential risks, highlighting the economic value of risk knowledge in trading strategies.

3 sharesSource ↗

20

Dutch Book Argument for Banks

The paper outlines seven mathematical rules to prevent bank arbitrage, pointing out that existing models like Black-Scholes and the Heston model violate these rules.

2 sharesSource ↗

Financial7

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Data Privacy Misconduct's Financial Impact

A study using Chinese regulatory data reveals that data privacy breaches through mobile apps can lead to significant financial losses for companies, especially those with high media visibility and in competitive data-driven sectors.

3 sharesSource ↗

02

Cryptocurrencies and Geopolitical Uncertainties

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has boosted the trading volume of most cryptocurrencies, particularly payment tokens and utility coins, with Ripple being significantly affected, as per an event study analysis.

3 shares7 citations todaySource ↗

03

Liquidity Providers in Price Jumps

Institutions are more likely to provide liquidity during price jumps than individuals, and higher order matching frequency encourages institutional liquidity provision but discourages it for individuals, based on an analysis of Taiwan Stock Exchange data.

2 sharesSource ↗

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Investor Expertise in Private Investments

Professional investors favor venture capital managers with strong past returns, while individual investors prefer those with elite education but less emphasis on past performance, potentially accounting for a 20% return difference between the two groups, according to a limited partners' experiment.

2 sharesSource ↗

05

Mutual Fund Returns

Research shows no significant difference in mutual fund returns during earnings season compared to non-earnings season, indicating other factors are more influential.

6 sharesSource ↗

06

AI Trading

AI can predict NFT prices accurately, but struggles with emotional dividends, potentially leading to financial losses over time.

5 sharesSource ↗

07

Chinese Mutual Funds

A study on Chinese mutual funds reveals a significant positive risk premium, with lottery preferences accounting for nearly 40% of this premium, impacting investor decisions and risk regulation.

2 sharesSource ↗

RePEc

Economics working papers from RePEc's NEP field reports.

30 items

Finance6

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International Multi-Asset Fund Performance

Research shows that from 2004 to 2021, international multi-asset funds underperformed, but funds with more bonds did well in non-crisis times, while those with more equities did well in market downturns.

22 sharesSource ↗

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Carbon Risk Hedging with Beta Hedge Ratio

A new hedge strategy has been created to reduce carbon risk in diverse portfolios, which lowers carbon beta without major losses in risk-adjusted returns, making it a suitable strategy for investors and fund managers.

21 sharesSource ↗

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Predicting FX Returns

The study finds that long-term straddle momentum, implied volatility, and illiquidity are the main predictors of cross-sectional FX options returns, making other factors insignificant.

19 sharesSource ↗

05

Bankruptcy Regulations in Vietnam

The research shows a consistent negative link between distress risk and corporate profitability in Vietnam, which vanishes after bankruptcy regulations are implemented.

15 sharesSource ↗

06

Forecasting Covariance Matrices

The paper suggests a model for predicting large realized covariance matrices of returns for S&P 500 companies, using standard firm-level factors and sectoral restrictions, resulting in improved forecasting accuracy and better minimum variance portfolio estimates.

14 sharesSource ↗

Statistical3

02

Predicting Marine Accident Severity

The research suggests a new method for predicting marine accident severity using a two-stage feature selection and six machine learning models, with the Light Gradient Boosting Machine performing best.

14 sharesSource ↗

Machine Learning10

01

Machine Learning in Credit Scoring

A study reveals that machine learning models using unconventional data are more efficient in predicting credit losses and defaults, particularly during economic crises.

30 sharesSource ↗

02

Cryptocurrency Portfolios Diversification

A stock-bond portfolio can gain significant diversification benefits by incorporating size- and momentum-based cryptocurrency factors, which can be further enhanced using machine-learning strategies.

23 sharesSource ↗

04

CoDe Model for Risk Perception

The Risk Co-De model, a machine learning-based system, can automatically classify social media posts about risk events with an accuracy of 86%.

16 sharesSource ↗

05

Machine Learning in Business

The use of machine learning techniques in international business can address complexity and aid theory development, as per an article that also offers practical advice for implementing a machine learning process pipeline.

16 sharesSource ↗

10

Forecasting Race Outcome with ML

The paper uses machine learning to predict the results of standard battles in the Chinese solid-state lighting industry, finding the random subspace-MultiBoosting approach most effective with small datasets.

12 sharesSource ↗

Deep Learning1

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Deep Learning for Newsvendor Problems

The study uses a deep learning algorithm to effectively solve complex control models for supply and demand problems, financial risk management, and competitive scenarios, showing successful risk reduction.

12 sharesSource ↗

Historical Trending10

03

Transnational Machine Learning for Bid-Rigging Cartels

The study explores the applicability of statistical screening methods for detecting bid-rigging cartels from Switzerland to Japan, revealing that while machine learning methods can achieve high accuracy, their performance drops when used in different countries.

24 sharesSource ↗

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Anomalies and Market Return Predictability

The research shows that the returns of long-short anomaly portfolios can predict the overall market excess return, suggesting this predictive ability comes from asymmetric limits of arbitrage and overpricing correction persistence.

116 sharesSource ↗

08

Macroeconomic Impact of AI

The paper studies the effects of AI and digitalization on the macroeconomics of EU countries, including Romania, using correlation analysis and interdependence studies.

1 sharesSource ↗

10

Agency Costs in Auditor Choice

Iranian nonfinancial companies with high agency costs often choose lower-quality auditors, but this is less common if the board has more financial experts.

1 sharesSource ↗

Machine learning

The general machine-learning papers the letter carried in 2023-25.

17 items

Recently Published10

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Optimal Compute Scaling for LLMs

The research investigates enhancing Large Language Models' (LLMs) performance using more test-time computation, suggesting a compute-optimal scaling strategy based on prompt difficulty.

214 shares2,189 citations todaySource ↗

02

Full Duplex Modeling for Speech Models

The paper presents a new model, the listening-while-speaking language model (LSLM), that improves real-time interaction in speech language models, including handling interruptions.

131 shares83 citations todaySource ↗

03

AgentGen: Enhancing LLM Planning

Enhancing LLM Planning: The study improves the planning abilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) using instruction tuning and a framework called AgentGen, which generates diverse environments and planning tasks.

44 shares93 citations todaySource ↗

04

Tamper-Resistant Safeguards for LLMs

The research introduces a method called TAR to build tamper-resistant safeguards into Large Language Models (LLMs), improving tamper-resistance while maintaining benign capabilities.

43 shares150 citations todaySource ↗

05

TurboEdit: Text-Based Image Editing

Text-Based Image Editing: The study proposes a shifted noise schedule and a pseudo-guidance approach to address visual artifacts and insufficient editing strength in text-based image editing frameworks, enabling editing with minimal diffusion steps.

35 shares80 citations todaySource ↗

08

NeuralBeta: Estimating Beta with Deep Learning

Estimating Beta with Deep Learning: The paper introduces NeuralBeta, a new method using neural networks to estimate beta in finance, showing improved performance in tracking beta's dynamic behavior during market shifts.

20 shares4 citations todaySource ↗

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KaPO Knowledge-aware Preference Optimization

The study introduces a Knowledge-aware Preference Optimization method to improve large language models' knowledge selection, showing enhanced performance in managing knowledge conflicts and robust generalization across different datasets.

10 shares22 citations todaySource ↗

Historical Trending7

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Efficient Pre-training

The MoMa model is a new architecture designed for pre-training mixed-modal language models, providing improved efficiency in processing images and text in any order.

348 shares78 citations todaySource ↗

02

Reinforcement Learning

The review explores the development of reinforcement learning in neuroscience, drawing comparisons between machine learning techniques and neuroscience, and introduces modern deep reinforcement learning methods.

174 shares10 citations todaySource ↗

03

Improved JumpReLU SAEs

The paper presents JumpReLU Sparse Autoencoders (SAEs), which provide high-quality reconstruction of language model activations at a specific sparsity level, while maintaining interpretability.

125 shares305 citations todaySource ↗

04

ShieldGemma

ShieldGemma is a safety content moderation model that excels in predicting safety risks such as explicit content and hate speech, surpassing models like LlamaGuard and WildCard.

55 shares245 citations todaySource ↗

05

SteP

Stacked LLM Policies for Web Actions (SteP) is a dynamic policy composition approach that enhances performance in solving diverse web tasks and adapts to task complexity.

49 shares72 citations todaySource ↗

06

Grappa

Grappa is a machine learning framework that accurately and efficiently predicts molecular mechanics parameters from molecular graphs, facilitating improved biomolecular simulations.

44 shares25 citations todaySource ↗

07

iMatching

Imperative learning (IL) is a new self-supervised scheme that enhances feature correspondence learning on any uninterrupted videos without requiring camera pose or depth labels, improving tasks like feature matching and pose estimation.

36 sharesSource ↗

Papers with code

Papers that shipped their code, from the Papers with Code feed (2023-25).

10 items

Trending5

01

Efficient Matrix Profile

The ACAMP algorithm has been found to be quicker than the SCRIMP matrix profile algorithm for z-normalized Euclidean distance.

3,281 shares

02

MindSearch AI

MindSearch uses a multi-agent framework, inspired by human cognition, for web information search and integration.

802 shares

03

SelfReflective Agents

A flaw in the evaluation protocol used in previous studies has resulted in an inflated pass rate.

248 shares

05

RelBench Benchmark

RelBench is utilized for the first extensive study of Relational Deep Learning, integrating graph neural network predictive models with deep tabular models.

170 shares

Rising5

01

RecurrentGPT Generation

AIGC is investigating the use of RecurrentGPT to create interactive stories that directly involve consumers.

134 shares

03

Multimodal Discrete Representation

The Dual Crossmodal Information Disentanglement model uses a single codebook for detailed representation and crossmodal generalization.

49 shares

04

XHand Expressive Hand Avatar

Hand avatars play a vital role in digital interfaces, improving user engagement and interaction in virtual settings.

43 shares

05

GSMesh Reconstruction

D Gaussian Splatting is now acknowledged as a successful technique for accurately depicting scenes.

37 shares

GitHub

Repositories the letter featured.

10 items

Finance5

01

Advanced Trading Strategies

The repository offers research papers and code samples for sophisticated financial engineering and trading strategies.

17 shares

02

Automating Technical Analysis

The article explores the use of data analytics in making trading decisions based on price action.

240 shares

03

AI for Trading Projects

The repository contains comprehensive notes and Python projects focusing on AI and Finance.

283 shares

04

Pair Trading Environments

The article investigates the use of reinforcement learning in cryptocurrency trading using Backtrader.

18 shares

Trending5

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Event Backtester

The article reviews a tool that tests trading strategies based on specific events.

85 shares

02

Audio/Video Downloader

The piece describes a command-line tool for downloading multimedia content.

78,885 shares

03

SP 500 Components

The article offers updated and historical lists of S&P 500 components since 1996.

386 shares

04

Attention Transformer

The article investigates a full-attention transformer incorporating features from different studies.

4,437 shares

05

JSON Generator

The article introduces a reliable method for creating structured JSON from language models.

4,154 shares

News

Industry news: funds, hiring, markets and regulation.

20 items

Quantitative10

02

SEBIs options curbs impact quants, HFTs

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is proposing new rules to control the increase in index options trading, impacting high-frequency traders, quantitative funds, and brokerage firms.

7 shares

03

Hedge funds accused of market chaos

The recent rise in the yen, causing hedge funds to unwind carry trade bets, has been identified as a major cause for the global stock market selloff.

7 shares

05

Novare names Portfolio Manager

Novare, a South African investment solutions provider, has named Handré Retief as its new equity and fixed income portfolio manager.

5 shares

06

Hedge Funds Tech Stock Losses

Major hedge funds like Light Street Capital Management and Pershing Square Capital Management faced significant losses in mid-July due to a drop in global markets and their heavy investments in tech stocks.

5 shares

07

Case Hedgefond Merges Case Credit

Swedish hedge fund, Case Hedgefond, plans to merge into Case Fonder’s credit hedge fund, Case Credit Opportunity, after its assets fell to €100m.

5 shares

08

Perkins Coie Hires Private Funds Partner

Kerry Potter McCormick, a private funds partner, has been hired by international law firm Perkins Coie to join their corporate and financial regulation practices in New York.

4 shares

09

ExLiontrust Tortoise Managers Launch QSM Fund

Former Liontrust Tortoise fund managers Matthew Smith and Tom Morris have started a new hedge fund, QSM Capital, that combines traditional and alternative investment strategies.

4 shares

10

Digital Assets Funds Outflows

Digital asset investment products saw outflows for the first time in four weeks, totaling 528m, due to fears of a US recession, geopolitical issues, and a wider asset selloff.

3 shares

Miscellaneous10

01

APAC Hedge Funds Q2 Outperformance

Hedge funds focused on the Asia-Pacific region outperformed those focused on North America and Europe in Q2, with an average net return of 3.5%, as per Preqin's report.

3 shares

03

Jain Global Trading Update

Jain Global, a hedge fund firm founded by ex-Millennium Management Co-CIO Bobby Jain, reported a slight loss of 0.65% in its first trading month, according to Business Insider.

3 shares

04

MFA Urges FINRA Reporting Rules

The Managed Funds Association has requested the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to limit its proposed securities loan reporting rules to the scope defined by the SEC.

3 shares

10

Large Hedge Funds Using AI

Major hedge funds such as AQR, Balyasny, and Man Group are using artificial intelligence, as reported by Pensions & Investments.

2 shares

Podcasts

Episodes on markets, quant methods and economics.

10 items

Quantitative5

01

Jesse Felder: Insider Trading & Algorithmic Investing

Insider Trading & Algorithmic Investing: Jesse Felder highlights the importance of insider trading in predicting market trends, drawing parallels between today's market and the dotcom bubble, and questioning the S&P 500's forward PE ratio's alignment with current economic data.

12 shares

02

Diego Parrilla: AntiBubble Investing & Market Risks

AntiBubble Investing & Market Risks: Former trader Diego Parrilla presents his anti-bubble investment strategy, discussing the influence of disruptive technologies on the market and the use of gold volatility to navigate through unstable periods.

11 shares

03

Mark Yusko: AI, Data Security & Fintech

AI, Data Security & Fintech: Mark Yusko, founder of Morgan Creek Capital Management, shares his transition from traditional to digital assets, his belief in Bitcoin as a superior value store, and his predictions for blockchain technology's future.

9 shares

04

Álvaro Cartea: AI Trading Strategies Evolution

AI Trading Strategies Evolution: Professor Álvaro Cartea explores the development of AI trading strategies, the unexpected outcomes of AI market makers, and the regulatory considerations of AI in finance.

8 shares

Related5

01

Brand Power

Podcast explores the importance of global brands, their role in sports sponsorships, and potential investment opportunities.

6 shares

02

Bill Martin's Fed

Podcast series interviews authors about influential US Federal Reserve Chairs, with a focus on William McChesney Martin Jr.

2 shares

03

Eccles' Influence

Podcast series on influential US Federal Reserve Chairs begins with a discussion on Marriner S. Eccles' impactful tenure.

2 shares

04

Risks in Oil Market

Podcast episode features Rory Johnston discussing crude oil aspects, President Trump's OPEC claims, and U.S. Shale growth limits.

2 shares

05

Sector Outlook

Podcast with Gary Christie discusses the current U.S. stock market, sector trends, earnings impact, and shift from large to small cap stocks.

1 shares

Blogs

Posts from quant and economics blogs and newsletters.

2 items

Quantitative1

01

Winning Momentum

As the article content is not provided, a summary cannot be generated.

0 shares

Related1

01

Days in Charts

The article discusses the current election cycle, describing it as the most astonishing in living memory, with three months still to go.

0 shares

X / Twitter

Posts from quant researchers on X.

8 items

Quantitative4

01

TSlib: Time Series Analysis Library

Time Series Analysis Library: TSLib is an open-source tool for deep learning-based time series analysis with multiple models.

3 shares

02

Private Funds Performance

A study evaluates the performance of private funds across asset classes, highlighting potential diversification benefits for investors.

3 shares

03

Free Historical FX Data

A free resource for historical FX data offers detailed millisecond data for various currency pairs.

2 shares

04

Portfolio Optimization Practice

A new two-stage method for portfolio optimization is suggested, designed to produce portfolios applicable to real-world investment.

2 shares

Miscellaneous4

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Market Returns During Recessions

Research shows that investors who convert to cash at the beginning of recessions can dodge initial market declines and enhance their Sharpe ratio.

1 shares

03

Weekly Recap Expansion

The author intends to publish more detailed articles frequently due to the positive feedback on their weekly summary.

0 shares

04

Macro Model Forecast Errors

A new study indicates that a basic macro model can predict inaccuracies in analysts' predictions of S&P 500 earnings, which could be beneficial for investors.

0 shares

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