The Geometry of Alpha Manifold Learning, Topological Data Analysis, and Non-Linear Factor Structures in Global Equity Markets
A 2026 paper by Kholia on machine learning return prediction in equities, using a feedforward neural network on a 2010–2024 sample: the abstract mentions a Sharpe ratio, alpha, drawdowns and an out-of-sample test and leaves out a benchmark, transaction costs, multiple testing and the size of the universe.
“We further develop a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) regime detection system that conditions factor exposures on latent market states, reducing maximum drawdown by 67% relative to regime-naive approaches.”
AssetEquities
StrategyMachine learning
TechniqueFeedforward networkgraph neural network
GeographyGlobalEurope
Also stated: 2010–2024, Sharpe ratio, Alpha, Drawdown, out-of-sample test
Missing from abstract: benchmark, costs, multiple testing, universe
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