Enhancing Financial Market Risk Forecasting through Hybrid K-means and Support Vector Machine Models

Article Information

Title: Enhancing Financial Market Risk Forecasting through Hybrid K-means and Support Vector Machine Models

Authors: Richard Bowden, Sami Haddadin

HEC Recognition History

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Y	2024-10-01	2025-12-31

Publisher: Institute for Youth Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Studies

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2024

Volume: 3

Issue: 1

Language: English

Keywords: Machine learningK-means clusteringSupport Vector Machinepredictive analyticsFinancial market risk forecastingHybrid models

Abstract

Financial market risk forecasting is crucial for investors, financial institutions, and policymakers to make informed decisions and manage their portfolios effectively. Traditional methods often struggle to capture the complex and dynamic nature of financial markets, leading to inaccurate predictions and heightened uncertainty. In response, this study proposes a novel approach that combines the strengths of K-means clustering and Support Vector Machine (SVM) models to enhance the accuracy and reliability of financial market risk forecasting. The proposed hybrid model begins with K-means clustering, a powerful unsupervised learning technique, to identify distinct clusters or groups within historical financial market data. By partitioning the data into meaningful clusters, the model aims to capture underlying patterns and relationships that may affect future market movements. Each cluster represents a unique market regime characterized by specific risk factors and dynamics. Following the clustering phase, the study employs Support Vector Machine (SVM), a robust supervised learning algorithm, to build predictive models for each identified cluster. This study contributes to the advancement of financial market risk forecasting by introducing a novel hybrid approach that integrates clustering and SVM techniques. The proposed model offers a more comprehensive and reliable framework for identifying and predicting market risk, thereby assisting investors and financial practitioners in making more informed decisions and mitigating potential losses.

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Research Objective

To enhance the accuracy and reliability of financial market risk forecasting by proposing and validating a novel hybrid approach that combines K-means clustering and Support Vector Machine (SVM) models.

Methodology

The study employs a hybrid model that first uses K-means clustering to partition historical financial market data into distinct clusters representing different market regimes. Subsequently, Support Vector Machine (SVM) models are trained for each identified cluster to predict market risk within that specific regime. Data is collected from sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, and Yahoo Finance, encompassing various asset classes and regions. Rigorous data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering are performed. Model performance is evaluated using cross-validation, backtesting, and out-of-sample testing with metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. Comparative analysis is conducted against traditional forecasting methods.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD;
    A[Data Collection] --> B[Data Preprocessing & Feature Engineering];
    B --> C[K-means Clustering];
    C --> D[Identify Market Regimes/Clusters];
    D --> E[Train SVM Model per Cluster];
    E --> F[Predict Market Risk];
    F --> G[Model Evaluation & Validation];
    G --> H[Comparative Analysis];
    H --> I[Conclusion & Implications];

Discussion

The hybrid model effectively addresses the limitations of traditional methods by capturing the complex, dynamic, and non-linear nature of financial markets. K-means clustering helps in identifying distinct market regimes, allowing SVM models to be tailored for each regime, thereby improving predictive accuracy and adaptability to changing market conditions.

Key Findings

The proposed hybrid K-means and SVM approach consistently outperforms traditional forecasting methods in terms of accuracy, robustness, and stability across different market conditions and time periods. The hybrid model offers a more comprehensive and reliable framework for identifying and predicting market risk.

Conclusion

The hybrid K-means and SVM model represents a significant advancement in financial market risk forecasting, offering a more comprehensive and reliable framework. This approach assists investors and financial practitioners in making more informed decisions and mitigating potential losses by enhancing the accuracy and reliability of market risk predictions.

Fact Check

1. K-means Clustering: Used as an unsupervised learning technique to identify distinct clusters or groups within historical financial market data.
2. Support Vector Machine (SVM): Employed as a supervised learning algorithm to build predictive models for each identified cluster.
3. Performance Metrics: The study uses metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score to evaluate model performance.

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