Correlation-Predictability Analysis for Intraday Predictions

P.Y. Mok, K.P. Lam, and H.S. Ng (PRC)

Keywords

Eigen-analysis, Intraday analysis, High frequency time series, Low frequency time series.

Abstract

Intraday financial data can be interpreted based on high frequency and low-frequency time-series modeling. Recent study has revealed the complexity of high frequency dynamics using correlation analysis, in related with randomized matrices, eigen-decomposition, and hierarchical grouping of stocks. As an alternative approach, we present some ideas on low-frequency "news" modeling as applied to intraday data. A comparative eigen-analysis is described, showing the regularity of correlation matrix and the significance of variance-weighted principal components. It is also shown that low-frequency modeling is related with a receding horizon intraday prediction problem, where improved predictability is conditional upon the available information up to the current time. Strong empirical evidence is obtained for a linear correlation-predictability relationship for intraday high, low and close prediction, which shows promises in applying to the NASDAQ composite index and other financial data. The relationship implies that a non-model based correlation measure can predict the performance of linear regression prediction model that uses intraday information.

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