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Quantum kernels show no advantage in stock return prediction, study finds

A new research paper published on arXiv investigates the effectiveness of quantum kernels in predicting stock returns within the Chinese A-share market. The study, which employed rigorous controls to compare quantum fidelity and projected quantum kernels against classical RBF kernels and linear models, found no discernible quantum advantage. Even when using a wider evaluation window and considering full-sample information, quantum kernels did not consistently outperform their classical counterparts or neural baselines. The researchers propose standardized protocols for evaluating quantum advantage claims in finance, emphasizing the need for budget-equalized comparisons and multiplicity-robust inference. AI

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  1. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 English(EN) · Junchi Shen ·

    Quantum Kernels and the Cross-Section of Stock Returns: Anatomy of a Vanishing Advantage

    arXiv:2607.20168v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Do quantum kernels improve cross-sectional stock return prediction? We run a controlled horse race on the Chinese A-share market in which a quantum fidelity kernel, a projected quantum kernel, and a classical RBF control share ide…