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Regime-Aware Portfolio Optimization

• Jun 2026 Summer of Quant, Quant Club | IIT Bombay
#Quantitative Finance #Hidden Markov Models #Convex Optimization #CUSUM Sampling

Executive Overview

Integrated Gaussian Hidden Markov Models (HMMs), Random Forest meta-models and convex portfolio optimization across 503 equities (2018–2024).

Key Methodological Innovations

  • CUSUM Sampling & Triple Barrier Method: Sampled informative event timestamps, filtering microstructural noise with 5-day horizon and 1.5x dynamic ATR thresholds.
  • Purged 5-Fold Cross-Validation: Implemented with 1% embargo periods preventing information leakage.
  • Regime-Conditional Allocation: Transitioned dynamically between Maximum Sharpe (bullish) and Hierarchical Risk Parity (high-volatility).