Quantitative Trading Strategies Using Python: Technical Analysis, Statistical Testing, and Machine Learning

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P. LiuQuantitative Trading Strategies Using Pythonhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9675-2_8

8. Statistical Arbitrage with Hypothesis Testing

Peng Liu¹  

(1)

Singapore, Singapore

 

Statistical arbitrage is a market-neutral trading strategy leveraging statistical methods to identify and exploit significant relationships between financial assets. Through hypothesis testing, it discerns pricing discrepancies within correlated asset pairs due to temporary market inefficiencies. By purchasing underpriced and selling overpriced assets, the strategy ensures profit as the market corrects these inefficiencies, regardless of overall market movements.

Statistical Arbitrage ...