Machine learning and algorithmic pairs trading in futures markets
- Authors
- Baek, S.; Glambosky, M.; Oh, S.H.; Lee, J.
- Issue Date
- Sep-2020
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Keywords
- Backwardation; Cointegration pairs trading; Contango; Futures markets; Futures prices; Machine learning; Statistical arbitrage; Support vector machine
- Citation
- Sustainability (Switzerland), v.12, no.17
- Journal Title
- Sustainability (Switzerland)
- Volume
- 12
- Number
- 17
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/78380
- DOI
- 10.3390/SU12176791
- ISSN
- 2071-1050
- Abstract
- This study applies machine learning methods to develop a sustainable pairs trading market-neutral investment strategy across multiple futures markets. Cointegrated pairs with similar price trends are identified, and a hedge ratio is determined using an Error Correction Model (ECM) framework and support vector machine algorithm based upon the two-step Engle-Granger method. The study shows that normal backwardation and contango do not consistently characterize futures markets, and an algorithmic pairs trading strategy is effective, given the unique predominant price trends of each futures market. Across multiple futures markets, the pairs trading strategy results in larger risk-adjusted returns and lower exposure to market risk, relative to an appropriate benchmark. Backtesting is employed and results show that the pairs trading strategy may hedge against unexpected negative systemic events, specifically the COVID-19 pandemic, remaining profitable over the period examined. © 2020 by the authors.
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