What problem does it solve?
Cross-sectional factor research often suffers from inconsistent methodologies and manual, error-prone analyses. This Skill provides a repeatable framework to evaluate the predictive power of stock factors using IC/IR statistics and quantile backtesting across multiple instruments.
Core Features & Use Cases
- IC/IR analysis: compute cross-sectional IC means, IR, and stability to assess factor validity over time.
- Quantile backtesting: perform group-by backtests to reveal discriminatory power and long-short potential.
- Factor screening & combination: identify effective factors and build composite signals for multi-factor strategies.
- Output readiness: generate standardized outputs (ic_series.csv, ic_summary.json, group_equity.csv) for downstream analysis.
Quick Start
Provide a factor CSV and a returns CSV, then run the factor_analysis workflow to evaluate factor validity and backtest performance.