Modeling multi-asset time series requires more than just stacking variables sequentially. ๐
Understanding dependencies across both the time axis and the variable axis is key to building predictive systems.
Here is a structured approach for implementing 2D State-Space Models:
1. Treat multivariate time series as a two-dimensional problem, recognizing dependencies along both time and variable axes. ๐บ๏ธ
2. Structure input variables carefully by grouping features semantically (e.g., microstructure, portfolio state, cross-market context).
3. Manage data leakage by building an availability matrix that records when each data point could first be observed. โ ๏ธ
4. Benchmark performance against a comprehensive suite: last-value/seasonal-naive, linear autoregression, independent models, and attention mechanisms.
5. For deployment, treat the S-S Model as a service. Version the variable schema, context length, normalization state, and model weights together.
6. Efficiency is critical. Record training throughput, peak memory, and inference latency at the actual batch size. โ๏ธ
For a deeper dive into the mechanics of this architecture, review this resource: https://community.wolfbot.io/academy/state-space-models-multivariate-market-data
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