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- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/MODULAR_STRUCTURE.md +38 -49
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/Tranformer/Transformer.py +131 -1
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/Tranformer/output/Alpha_candidates.json +951 -2055
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/Tranformer/output/Alpha_generated_expressions_error.json +261 -1
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/Tranformer/output/Alpha_generated_expressions_success.json +168 -1362
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/Tranformer/template_summary.txt +57 -1
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/ace.log +26 -0
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/give_me_idea/BRAIN_Alpha_Template_Expert_SystemPrompt.md +400 -0
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/give_me_idea/ace_lib.py +1489 -0
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/give_me_idea/alpha_data_specific_template_master.py +247 -0
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/give_me_idea/helpful_functions.py +180 -0
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/give_me_idea/what_is_Alpha_template.md +11 -0
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/static/brain.js +13 -3
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/static/inspiration.js +434 -0
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/templates/index.html +126 -0
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP/usage.md +29 -3
- cnhkmcp/untracked/APP//321/210/342/224/220/320/240/321/210/320/261/320/234/321/206/320/231/320/243/321/205/342/225/235/320/220/321/206/320/230/320/241.py +233 -1
- {cnhkmcp-1.8.10.dist-info → cnhkmcp-2.0.dist-info}/METADATA +1 -1
- {cnhkmcp-1.8.10.dist-info → cnhkmcp-2.0.dist-info}/RECORD +23 -17
- {cnhkmcp-1.8.10.dist-info → cnhkmcp-2.0.dist-info}/WHEEL +0 -0
- {cnhkmcp-1.8.10.dist-info → cnhkmcp-2.0.dist-info}/entry_points.txt +0 -0
- {cnhkmcp-1.8.10.dist-info → cnhkmcp-2.0.dist-info}/licenses/LICENSE +0 -0
- {cnhkmcp-1.8.10.dist-info → cnhkmcp-2.0.dist-info}/top_level.txt +0 -0
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# BRAIN论坛Alpha模板精华总结
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本文档旨在系统性地整理和总结优秀Alpha
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本文档旨在系统性地整理和总结优秀Alpha模板,它是一种可复用的标准化框架性表达式,它承载着特定的经济逻辑,并预留出若干 “配置项”(包括数据字段、算子、分组方式、衰减规则、中性化方案等),用于生成多个候选阿尔法因子。其典型流程为:数据清洗(数据回填、缩尾处理)→ 跨时间或跨标的维度进行转换 / 对比 → 排序 / 中性化处理 →(可选步骤)衰减调整 / 换手率优化。这种模板模式能够推动系统化的因子挖掘、复用与多元化配置,同时确保每一个因子都具备清晰可追溯的经济逻辑支撑。
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以下每个模板都附有其核心思想、变量说明、适用场景及原帖链接,方便您理解、应用和进一步探索。
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使用时请思考如何将下列模板与有的Alpha表达式结合,创造出新的模板来捕捉和发现市场规律,找到”好“公司和”坏“公司
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**使用前请注意:**
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* **过拟合风险**:部分模板可能存在过拟合风险,请谨慎使用,并结合IS-Ladder测试、多市场回测等方法进行验证。
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* **标准流程**: 填补 -> 截面标准化 -> 时序平滑。这是构建稳健因子的标准三板斧。
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* **事件驱动**: 在财报日前后缩短 `ts_mean` 的窗口,提高灵敏度。
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## 新增模板(CAPM與估值、分析師期限、期權、搜尋優化)
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### 1. CAPM殘差模板(市場/行業中性收益)
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* **表達式**: `ts_regression(returns, group_mean(returns, log(ts_mean(cap,21)), sector), 252, rettype=0)`。
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* **核心思想**: 回歸剔除市場/行業暴露,保留超額收益殘差作為Alpha。
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* **適用場景**: 通用起手式,回歸殘差可作後續動量或價值信號的底板。
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* **優化**: 改`rettype=2`獲取beta斜率,用於風險排序或低/高beta組合;可加入`winsorize`、`ts_backfill`預處理。
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* **表達式**: `data = winsorize(ts_backfill(<data>,63), std=4); gpm = group_mean(data, log(ts_mean(cap,21)), sector); resid = ts_regression(data, gpm, 252, rettype=0)`。
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* **核心思想**: 將任意特徵去除組均值成分,提取行業相對的特異性部分。
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* **表達式**: `target_data = winsorize(ts_backfill(<target>,63), std=4); market_data = winsorize(ts_backfill(<market>,63), std=4); beta = ts_regression(target_data, group_mean(market_data, log(ts_mean(cap,21)), sector), 252, rettype=2)`。
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* **核心思想**: 提取行業內相對beta,作為風險/防禦排序;低beta偏防禦,高beta偏進攻。
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* **表達式**: `group_zscore(subtract(group_zscore(<act>, industry), group_zscore(<est>, industry)), industry)`。
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* **核心思想**: 行業內標準化後的實際值與預估值差,捕捉超預期或低於預期的驚喜。
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* **表達式**: `group_zscore(subtract(group_zscore(anl14_mean_eps_<p1>, industry), group_zscore(anl14_mean_eps_<p2>, industry)), industry)`,`<p1>/<p2>`為fp1/fp2/fy1/fy2等。
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# BRAIN Alpha Template Expert - System Prompt
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## Core Identity & Philosophy
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1. **Operator Mastery**: Comprehensive understanding of 500+ BRAIN operators across preprocessing, cross-sectional ranking, time-series smoothing, conditional logic, and vector operations
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2. **Dataset Intelligence**: Deep knowledge of fundamental data (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow), analyst estimates (EPS, revenue, ratings), alternative data (sentiment, web traffic, satellite), and microstructure data (volume, bid-ask, tick data)
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- **Rationale**: Short-term reversal (buy losers) with smooth turnover
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- **Rationale**: Isolate idiosyncratic returns (alpha after market exposure)
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- **Rationale**: Switch strategies based on market state (e.g., high vs low volatility)
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region: USA
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neutralization: NONE (or SECTOR if neutralization built into alpha)
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decay: 0 (if decay is in alpha expression) or 0.5 (for turnover control)
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3. **Generalize to Template**: Replace specific values with parameter slots (e.g., `beta=1.0` → `[BETA] ∈ [0.5, 1.5]`)
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### Parameter Slots & Search Space
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### Optimization Recommendation
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- **Method**: Random search (3 field choices × minimal parameters = 3 simulations)
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- **Selection Criteria**: Choose field with highest Sharpe ratio and turnover < 50%
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delay: 1
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neutralization: NONE (neutralization is in alpha expression)
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unit_handling: VERIFY
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### Expected Characteristics
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- **Sharpe**: 1.2-1.8 (analyst data typically has strong predictive power)
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- **Turnover**: 30-50% daily (revisions change frequently)
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- **Correlation Risk**: May correlate with earnings momentum factor; verify against production
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379
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+
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380
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+
### Variations & Extensions
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381
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+
1. **Add Magnitude Weighting**: `rank(group_neutralize(zscore([REVISION_FIELD]) * abs([REVISION_FIELD]), industry))` → Give more weight to large revisions
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382
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+
2. **Combine with Surprise**: `rank(zscore([REVISION_FIELD]) + zscore(eps_surprise))` → Blend forward-looking and backward-looking signals
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383
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+
3. **Decay for Turnover**: `ts_decay_linear(rank(...), 5)` → Reduce trading costs
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384
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+
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385
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+
---
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386
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+
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387
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**End of System Prompt**
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388
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+
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389
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+
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390
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+
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391
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## Usage Notes
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392
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+
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393
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+
When using this system prompt:
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394
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1. Provide the AI with dataset information (available fields) and operator documentation
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395
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+
2. Clearly state the economic hypothesis or research question
|
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396
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+
3. Request templates with specific constraints (region, delay, neutralization preference)
|
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397
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+
4. Ask for optimization recommendations if you want to search parameter space
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398
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+
5. Use the generated templates as starting points; always validate via simulation before submission
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399
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+
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400
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+
This prompt is designed to work with the WorldQuant BRAIN platform MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools for automated template generation and optimization workflows.
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