Title :
Multi-agent modeling of multiple FX-markets by neural networks
Author :
Zimmermann, Hans Georg ; Neuneier, Ralph ; Grothmann, Ralph
Author_Institution :
Corp. Technol., Siemens AG, Munich, Germany
fDate :
7/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We introduce an explanatory multi-agent approach of multiple FX-market modeling based on neural networks. We consider the explicit and implicit dynamics of the market price. This paper extends previous work of modeling a single FX-market to an integrated approach, which allows one to treat several FX-markets simultaneously. Our approach is based on feedforward neural networks. Neural networks allow the fitting of high-dimensional nonlinear models, which is often utilized in econometrics. Merging the economic theory of multi-agents with neural networks, our model concerns semantic specifications instead of being limited to ad hoc functional relationships. As an advantage, our multi-agent model allows one to fit the behavior of real-world financial data. We exemplify the USD/DEM and YEN/DEM FX-Market simultaneously. Fitting real-world data, our approach is superior to more conventional forecasting techniques
Keywords :
costing; feedforward neural nets; financial data processing; forecasting theory; foreign exchange trading; multi-agent systems; FX-markets; econometrics; feedforward neural networks; financial forecasting; foreign exchange; market price; multiple-agent model; pricing; Casting; Decision making; Econometrics; Economic forecasting; Feedforward neural networks; Mathematical model; Merging; Neural networks; Neurons; Portfolios;
Journal_Title :
Neural Networks, IEEE Transactions on