Quant Research Platform

Advanced quantitative research platform for multi-factor analysis, factor mining, backtesting, and portfolio optimization. Includes 100+ alpha factors, IC/IR analysis, factor correlation, and intelligent factor combination.

Advanced quantitative research platform for professional quant developers and researchers.

Features

1. Multi-Factor Research

• 100+ Alpha Factors: Technical, fundamental, sentiment, alternative data
• Factor Mining: Automated factor discovery and evaluation
• Factor Analysis: IC, IR, IC decay, turnover analysis
• Factor Combination: Intelligent factor weighting and combination

2. Backtesting Engine

• Historical Backtest: Full historical simulation
• Walk-Forward: Out-of-sample validation
• Monte Carlo: Probabilistic performance estimation
• Transaction Cost: Realistic cost modeling

3. Portfolio Optimization

• Mean-Variance: Classic Markowitz optimization
• Risk Parity: Equal risk contribution
• Black-Litterman: Bayesian prior integration
• ACL: Academic factor model optimization
• Kelly Criterion: Optimal leverage calculation

4. Risk Management

• VaR/CVaR: Value at Risk analysis
• Stress Testing: Scenario-based analysis
• Factor Exposure: Style exposure monitoring
• Drawdown Control: Dynamic position sizing

5. Strategy Development

• Momentum Strategies: Trend following, breakout
• Mean Reversion: Statistical arbitrage
• Statistical Models: Pairs trading, cointegration
• ML Strategies: XGBoost, LightGBM, LSTM

Installation

pip install pandas numpy scikit-learn xgboost lightgbm scipy statsmodels
pip install akshare tushare

Usage

Factor Research

from quant_research import FactorResearch

research = FactorResearch()

# Add factors
research.add_factor('momentum_20d', compute_momentum_20d)
research.add_factor('volatility_60d', compute_volatility_60d)
research.add_factor('roe', compute_roe)

# Analyze factor performance
ic_analysis = research.analyze_ic(
    factors=['momentum_20d', 'volatility_60d'],
    lookback=252
)

print(f"IC: {ic_analysis['ic_mean']:.3f}")
print(f"IR: {ic_analysis['ir']:.3f}")

Backtest

from quant_research import BacktestEngine

bt = BacktestEngine(
    start_date='2020-01-01',
    end_date='2024-12-31',
    initial_capital=1000000
)

# Add strategy
bt.add_strategy(MomentumStrategy(n=20, holding_period=60))

# Run backtest
results = bt.run()

print(f"Annual Return: {results['annual_return']:.2%}")
print(f"Sharpe Ratio: {results['sharpe_ratio']:.2f}")
print(f"Max Drawdown: {results['max_drawdown']:.2%}")

Portfolio Optimization

from quant_research import PortfolioOptimizer

opt = PortfolioOptimizer(returns_df)

# Mean-variance optimization
weights = opt.mean_variance(target_return=0.15)

# Risk parity
weights = opt.risk_parity()

# Black-Litterman
weights = opt.black_litterman(market_cap_weights, views)

Factor Library

Technical Factors

Factor	Description
returns_5d/20d/60d	Cumulative returns
volatility_20d/60d	Rolling volatility
momentum_20d/60d	Price momentum
volume_ratio	Relative volume
turnover_rate	Turnover rate
rsi_14d	RSI indicator

Fundamental Factors

Factor	Description
pe_ttm	P/E ratio
pb	P/B ratio
roe	Return on equity
roa	Return on assets
debt_ratio	Debt to assets
gross_margin	Gross margin

Sentiment Factors

Factor	Description
news_sentiment	News sentiment score
social_buzz	Social media mentions
analyst_rating	Analyst consensus

API Reference

FactorResearch

Method	Description
add_factor(name, func)	Add custom factor
analyze_ic(factors)	IC/IR analysis
factor_correlation()	Correlation matrix
optimal_weights()	Factor combination

BacktestEngine

Method	Description
add_strategy(strategy)	Add trading strategy
run()	Execute backtest
get_metrics()	Performance metrics
get_trades()	Trade log

PortfolioOptimizer

Method	Description
mean_variance()	Markowitz optimization
risk_parity()	Risk parity weights
black_litterman()	Bayesian optimization
kelly()	Kelly criterion

Performance Metrics

• Annual Return
• Sharpe Ratio
• Sortino Ratio
• Calmar Ratio
• Max Drawdown
• Win Rate
• Profit Factor
• Trade Count

Use Cases

• Factor Discovery: Find new alpha factors
• Strategy Development: Build and test strategies
• Portfolio Construction: Optimize asset allocation
• Risk Management: Monitor and control risk
• Research Automation: Systematic research workflow

Advanced Features

Machine Learning Integration

from quant_research.ml import FactorModel

model = FactorModel(algorithm='xgboost')
model.train(factors, returns)
model.predict()

# Feature importance
importance = model.feature_importance()

Alternative Data

from quant_research import AlternativeData

alt = AlternativeData()

# Satellite imagery
sat = alt.satellite_data(company_name)

# Web traffic
traffic = alt.web_traffic(url)

# Supply chain
supply = alt.supply_chain(company_name)

Links

• QuantConnect
• Zipline
• Alphalens
• TA-Lib