Combining Multiple Kernel Learning and Genetic Algorithm for forecasting short time foreign exchange rate

Shangkun Deng, Akito Sakurai

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Abstract

This paper proposes a hybrid model named MKL-GA, which combines Multiple Kernel Learning (MKL) and Genetic Algorithm (GA), for modeling and the prediction of FX (foreign exchange) rate on USDJPY currency pair by extracting features from three main FX pairs with three different short time horizons. Firstly, the MKL regression model predicts the change rate based on MACD indicators, and then GA is applied to fuse all the information from the regression model and overbought/oversold technical indicators. Experimental results show that the proposed model outperforms other models in terms of returns and risk-return ratio. In addition, the result of kernel weights for different currency pairs in the step of MKL training should be also advisable for the trading.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th IASTED International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applications, AIA 2011
Pages200-209
Number of pages10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event11th IASTED International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applications, AIA 2011 - Innsbruck, Austria
Duration: 2011 Feb 142011 Feb 16

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 11th IASTED International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applications, AIA 2011

Other

Other11th IASTED International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applications, AIA 2011
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityInnsbruck
Period11/2/1411/2/16

Keywords

  • FX trading
  • Genetic Algorithm
  • MKL-GA hybrid model
  • Multiple Kernel Learning

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science Applications

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