time-series-analysis

Model financial time series with ARIMA, GARCH, and cointegration tests.

10|2|Updated Mar 14, 2026
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Skill: time-series-analysis
Source: https://github.com/brainbytes-dev/everything-claude-trading/tree/main/skills/quant-methods/time-series-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brainbytes-dev/everything-claude-trading --skill time-series-analysis-brainbytes-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Time series analysis helps finance professionals model and forecast prices, returns, and volatility using econometric techniques such as ARIMA, GARCH, and cointegration, with rigorous stationarity checks and diagnostic tests.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • ARIMA modeling for univariate forecasting of financial series
  • GARCH family models for volatility dynamics and risk assessment
  • Cointegration analysis for pairs or basket strategies
  • Diagnostic checks for autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, and structural breaks
  • Use Case: Build medium- to long-term forecasts of asset prices and evaluate forecast accuracy across rolling windows
  • Use Case: Assess volatility persistence and regime shifts to inform risk management

Quick Start

Forecast a financial time series using ARIMA and GARCH models to generate a short-term forecast.

Frequently Asked Questions about time-series-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I forecast financial time series using ARIMA and GARCH models?

Forecast financial time series by applying ARIMA for price prediction and GARCH for volatility dynamics. Input historical data, select models using information criteria, run diagnostic checks, and generate short- to medium-term forecasts across rolling windows.

What is cointegration analysis and when do I need it for pairs trading?

Cointegration analysis identifies long-term equilibrium relationships between multiple financial time series. Use it for pairs or basket trading strategies to confirm that separate asset price series move together over time, enabling mean-reversion opportunities.

How do I test for stationarity in financial time series data?

Test for stationarity by running diagnostic checks on your historical financial series. Stationarity testing determines whether statistical properties like mean and variance remain constant, which is required before fitting ARIMA or GARCH models.

Can I use econometric methods to detect structural breaks in asset returns?

Detect structural breaks in asset returns by applying diagnostic checks for shifts in volatility and statistical properties. This identifies regime changes and volatility persistence, informing risk management and model stability assessments.

What's the best way to model volatility persistence and risk in financial data?

Model volatility persistence using GARCH family models on historical returns. This captures changing variance over time, assesses risk dynamics, and detects regime shifts to support medium- to long-term risk management strategies.

Why does my time series forecast require diagnostic checks for autocorrelation and heteroskedasticity?

Diagnostic checks for autocorrelation and heteroskedasticity validate model assumptions by detecting residual patterns and varying variance. These tests ensure your ARIMA and GARCH forecasts are statistically reliable and free from systematic errors.