Suyash Jindal's Blog

Quantitative Finance | Machine Learning | Strategy Research

Portfolio Optimization & Risk Modeling

Developed a comprehensive portfolio optimization system by implementing methodologies from academic research papers, integrating Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP) and Hierarchical Clustering (HC) to leverage historical market structures. Incorporated investor views using the Fama-French 3-Factor Model and Black-Litterman Model, combining data-driven insights with forward-looking market expectations.

Integrated Bayesian analysis, Markov Chains, and regime-switching models to dynamically adjust portfolios under varying market conditions, including periods like the COVID-19 pandemic and recessions. Built and trained sophisticated machine learning models for stock selection, combining sentiment analysis, fundamental ratios, and technical indicators to rank and select high-performing securities.

Extended the framework to handle multi-asset portfolios, including equities, ETFs, indices, gold and bonds. The model demonstrates robust performance and consistently outperforms the NIFTY 50 and S&P 500 benchmarks across various asset combinations and time intervals.

Advanced Trading Strategies in ETFs & Options

Executed a series of advanced financial research projects focused on strategy development across equity, ETF, index, and derivatives markets, integrating both statistical and technical analysis.

Designed an ETF trading strategy by analyzing and exploiting correlation patterns with the S&P 500 index, identifying relative value opportunities for alpha generation. Developed and backtested options trading strategies, including Long/Short Strangle, Straddle, and Butterfly spreads, optimizing for volatility and directional movement scenarios.

Engineered market diagnostic tools such as Relative Rotation Graphs (RRGs), Volatility Smile Curves, Correlation Matrices, and Sector Return Matrices to enhance macro and sector-level decision-making. Constructed Forward Implied volatility (FIV)-based option strategies, leveraging predictive volatility modeling to design high-conviction directional and non-directional trades.