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most citedHybrid Models for Financial Forecasting: Combining Econometric, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Models

3 citations · 11 across the 24 of their papers we have counts for

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26 papers

q-fin.TR2026

MLP-Initialized Reinforcement Learning for Exit Timing in SPX Short-Straddle Portfolios

Jianning Wang, Robert Ślepaczuk, Paweł Sakowski

This paper studies exit timing for SPX short-straddle portfolios using a two-stage supervised and reinforcement-learning framework. Historical episodes first generate ex-post optim…

q-fin.ST2026

When the Fed Speaks: Dynamics and Forecasts of the Volatility Surface

Lukasz Adamski, Robert Slepaczuk

Our primary goal is to forecast and empirically examine the evolution of the implied volatility (IV) surface, with particular focus on the dates of scheduled meetings of the Federa…

cs.LG2026

Dynamic Multi-Pair Trading Strategy in Cryptocurrency Markets with Deep Reinforcement Learning

Damian Lebiedź, Robert Ślepaczuk

This study aims to determine whether the application of Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) as a specialized execution overlay can enhance pair trading in highly volatile cryptocurre…

q-fin.TR2026

Volatility Forecasting and Return Prediction under Market Regimes: Evidence from High-Frequency Chinese Equity Data

Xinyue Fang, Robert Ślepaczuk

This study investigates whether regime-dependent volatility forecasting and machine-learning-based return prediction can be jointly integrated to improve both statistical forecasti…

q-fin.TR2026

Machine Learning-Based Bitcoin Trading Under Transaction Costs: Evidence From Walk-Forward Forecasting

Andrei Bysik, Robert Ślepaczuk

This paper investigates whether machine learning forecasts of hourly BTC-USDT returns can be converted into economically meaningful trading performance after transaction costs. Usi…

q-fin.PM2026

Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Diversified Portfolio Management Across Global Equity Markets

Kamil Kashif, Robert Ślepaczuk

This study develops and evaluates a deep reinforcement learning framework for dynamic portfolio allocation across global equity markets. The Soft Actor-Critic algorithm is used to…

q-fin.TR2026

Overreaction as an indicator for momentum in algorithmic trading: A Case of AAPL stocks

Szymon Lis, Robert Ślepaczuk, Paweł Sakowski

This paper investigates whether short-term market overreactions can be systematically predicted and monetized as momentum signals using high-frequency emotional information and mod…

q-fin.TR2026

A novel approach to trading strategy parameter optimization using double out-of-sample data and walk-forward techniques

Tomasz Mroziewicz, Robert Ślepaczuk

This study introduces a novel approach to walk-forward optimization by parameterizing the lengths of training and testing windows. We demonstrate that the performance of a trading…

q-fin.TR2026

Explainable Patterns in Cryptocurrency Microstructure

Bartosz Bieganowski, Robert Ślepaczuk

We document stable cross-asset patterns in cryptocurrency limit-order-book microstructure: the same engineered order book and trade features exhibit remarkably similar predictive i…

q-fin.CP2026★ 1 cited

EXFormer: A Multi-Scale Trend-Aware Transformer with Dynamic Variable Selection for Foreign Exchange Returns Prediction

Dinggao Liu, Robert Ślepaczuk, Zhenpeng Tang

Accurately forecasting daily exchange rate returns represents a longstanding challenge in international finance, as the exchange rate returns are driven by a multitude of correlate…

q-fin.TR2025

Stochastic Volatility Modelling with LSTM Networks: A Hybrid Approach for S&P 500 Index Volatility Forecasting

Anna Perekhodko, Robert Ślepaczuk

Accurate volatility forecasting is essential in banking, investment, and risk management, because expectations about future market movements directly influence current decisions. T…

q-fin.CP2025

Alternative Loss Function in Evaluation of Transformer Models

Jakub Michańków, Paweł Sakowski, Robert Ślepaczuk

The proper design and architecture of testing machine learning models, especially in their application to quantitative finance problems, is crucial. The most important aspect of th…

q-fin.TR2025★ 3 cited

Hybrid Models for Financial Forecasting: Combining Econometric, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Models

Dominik Stempień, Robert Ślepaczuk

This research systematically develops and evaluates various hybrid modeling approaches by combining traditional econometric models (ARIMA and ARFIMA models) with machine learning a…

q-fin.TR2025

Informer in Algorithmic Investment Strategies on High Frequency Bitcoin Data

Filip Stefaniuk, Robert Ślepaczuk

The article investigates the usage of Informer architecture for building automated trading strategies for high frequency Bitcoin data. Three strategies using Informer model with di…

q-fin.CP2024

Generalized Mean Absolute Directional Loss for Machine Learning Trading Models

Jakub Michańków, Paweł Sakowski, Robert Ślepaczuk

The article presents and evaluates a custom loss function designed specifically for machine learning models used in algorithmic trading. Regardless of the selected asset class and…

q-fin.TR2024

Supervised Autoencoders with Fractionally Differentiated Features and Triple Barrier Labelling Enhance Predictions on Noisy Data

Bartosz Bieganowski, Robert Ślepaczuk

This paper investigates the enhancement of financial time series forecasting with the use of neural networks through supervised autoencoders (SAE), to improve investment strategy p…

q-fin.ST2024

Enhancing literature review with LLM and NLP methods. Algorithmic trading case

Stanisław Łaniewski, Robert Ślepaczuk

This study utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze and organize knowledge in the field of algorithmic trading. By filtering a dataset of 136 million research papers, we ide…

q-fin.TR2024★ 1 cited

The Hybrid Forecast of S&P 500 Volatility ensembled from VIX, GARCH and LSTM models

Natalia Roszyk, Robert Ślepaczuk

Predicting the S&P 500 index volatility is crucial for investors and financial analysts as it helps assess market risk and make informed investment decisions. Volatility represents…

q-fin.PM2024

Construction and Hedging of Equity Index Options Portfolios

Maciej Wysocki, Robert Ślepaczuk

This research presents a comprehensive evaluation of systematic index option-writing strategies, focusing on S&P500 index options. We compare the performance of hedging strategies…

q-fin.TR2024

LSTM-ARIMA as a Hybrid Approach in Algorithmic Investment Strategies

Kamil Kashif, Robert Ślepaczuk

This study focuses on building an algorithmic investment strategy employing a hybrid approach that combines LSTM and ARIMA models referred to as LSTM-ARIMA. This unique algorithm u…

q-fin.RM2024

Improving Realized LGD Approximation: A Novel Framework with XGBoost for Handling Missing Cash-Flow Data

Zuzanna Kostecka, Robert Ślepaczuk

The scope for the accurate calculation of the Loss Given Default (LGD) parameter is comprehensive in terms of financial data. In this research, we aim to explore methods for improv…

q-fin.PM2024

Statistical arbitrage in multi-pair trading strategy based on graph clustering algorithms in US equities market

Adam Korniejczuk, Robert Ślepaczuk

The study seeks to develop an effective strategy based on the novel framework of statistical arbitrage based on graph clustering algorithms. Amalgamation of quantitative and machin…

q-fin.TR2024★ 3 cited

Supervised Autoencoder MLP for Financial Time Series Forecasting

Bartosz Bieganowski, Robert Slepaczuk

This paper investigates the enhancement of financial time series forecasting with the use of neural networks through supervised autoencoders, aiming to improve investment strategy…

q-fin.PM2023

Hedging Properties of Algorithmic Investment Strategies using Long Short-Term Memory and Time Series models for Equity Indices

Jakub Michańków, Paweł Sakowski, Robert Ślepaczuk

This paper proposes a novel approach to hedging portfolios of risky assets when financial markets are affected by financial turmoils. We introduce a completely novel approach to di…