Estimation of covariance matrix via the sparse Cholesky factor with lasso |
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Authors: | Changgee Chang Ruey S Tsay |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Statistics, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA;2. Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, 5807 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA |
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Abstract: | In this paper, we discuss a parsimonious approach to estimation of high-dimensional covariance matrices via the modified Cholesky decomposition with lasso. Two different methods are proposed. They are the equi-angular and equi-sparse methods. We use simulation to compare the performance of the proposed methods with others available in the literature, including the sample covariance matrix, the banding method, and the L1-penalized normal loglikelihood method. We then apply the proposed methods to a portfolio selection problem using 80 series of daily stock returns. To facilitate the use of lasso in high-dimensional time series analysis, we develop the dynamic weighted lasso (DWL) algorithm that extends the LARS-lasso algorithm. In particular, the proposed algorithm can efficiently update the lasso solution as new data become available. It can also add or remove explanatory variables. The entire solution path of the L1-penalized normal loglikelihood method is also constructed. |
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Keywords: | Adding and removing variables Covariance matrix estimation Equi-angular covariance estimate Dynamic weighted lasso L1 penalty Lasso Updating Modified Cholesky decomposition |
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