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dc.contributorFaculty of Businessen_US
dc.creatorZhang, Ting-
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/13692-
dc.languageEnglishen_US
dc.publisherHong Kong Polytechnic Universityen_US
dc.rightsAll rights reserveden_US
dc.title"Reinforcing" the power of factors for investmenten_US
dcterms.abstractThis study explores how RL can enhance factor investing for portfolio management. It follows the Design-Science Research (DSR) framework, and by leveraging Design Science principles, my research not only addresses a critical challenge in factor investing but also highlights the transformative potential of machine learning in financial decision-making.en_US
dcterms.abstractMy empirical study demonstrates that portfolios optimized with RL algorithms (A2C, PPO, and DDPG) significantly outperform traditional factor-based portfolios in terms of annualized returns, volatility, and risk-adjusted metrics. These findings underscore the adaptability and effectiveness of RL in refining investment strategies under dynamic market conditions, offering a novel methodology for portfolio investment.en_US
dcterms.extent146 pages : color illustrationsen_US
dcterms.isPartOfPolyU Electronic Thesesen_US
dcterms.issued2025en_US
dcterms.educationalLevelDFinTechen_US
dcterms.educationalLevelAll Doctorateen_US
dcterms.LCSHPortfolio managementen_US
dcterms.LCSHMachine learningen_US
dcterms.LCSHReinforcement learningen_US
dcterms.LCSHInvestmentsen_US
dcterms.LCSHHong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertationsen_US
dcterms.accessRightsrestricted accessen_US

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