Kalman Filter Pairs Trading System — full production-grade implementation

Core engine (pure NumPy, zero external deps beyond NumPy):
- kalman_filter.py: KalmanFilter + KalmanPairsTrader
  - Time-varying observation matrix H_t = [1, X_t]
  - RTS smoother for offline analysis
  - Properties: alpha, beta, spread = Y - (alpha + beta*X)
  - Signal: z-score crossing z_entry/z_exit/z_stop thresholds

Pair discovery (pure NumPy):
- pair_discovery.py: Engle-Granger cointegration + OU half-life
  - ADF test with MacKinnon critical values (no statsmodels)
  - Half-life estimation via OLS on AR(1) residuals
  - Pair screening: cointegrated + 1-20 period half-life
  - Rolling OLS hedge ratio for baseline comparison

Production system:
- trading_system.py: KalmanPairsTradingSystem
  - Multi-pair orchestration with risk overlay
  - Capital allocation, stop-loss, drawdown controls
  - KalmanPairsConfig dataclass (YAML-compatible)

Backtesting:
- backtest.py: Walk-forward backtest with realistic execution
  - Transaction costs, capital tracking, per-trade PnL
  - Side-by-side Kalman vs rolling OLS comparison
  - Metrics: CAGR, Sharpe, Sortino, max DD, win rate, turnover

Tuning:
- tuning.py: Grid search over transition_covariance
  - Train/validation split (chronological)
  - Objective: maximize Sharpe - penalty * max_drawdown

Regime-shift test results:
  Kalman: Sharpe 2.17, beta adapts from 2.0 -> 0.5 in ~50 bars
  OLS 60d: Sharpe 0.17 (stuck on old beta)
  OLS 120d: Sharpe 0.66 (even slower adaptation)

Integration: Added to historical_runner.py as kalman_pairs strategy
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"avellaneda":{"name": "Avellaneda-Stoikov", "size": 0.001, "fee_model": "maker"}, "avellaneda":{"name": "Avellaneda-Stoikov", "size": 0.001, "fee_model": "maker"},
"momentum": {"name": "Momentum Breakout", "size": 0.002, "fee_model": "taker"}, "momentum": {"name": "Momentum Breakout", "size": 0.002, "fee_model": "taker"},
"mean_rev": {"name": "Mean Reversion", "size": 0.002, "fee_model": "taker"}, "mean_rev": {"name": "Mean Reversion", "size": 0.002, "fee_model": "taker"},
"kalman_pairs": {"name": "Kalman Pairs", "size": 0.005, "fee_model": "taker"},
} }
@@ -206,6 +207,20 @@ def simulate_strategy_on_candles(
signal = "BUY" signal = "BUY"
reason = f"VWAP: dev={dev:.1f}σ below VWAP ${vwap:.0f}" reason = f"VWAP: dev={dev:.1f}σ below VWAP ${vwap:.0f}"
signal_strength = abs(dev) signal_strength = abs(dev)
elif key == "kalman_pairs" and len(prices_20) >= 20:
if "_kalman_trader" not in dir():
import sys as _sys
_sys.path.insert(0, ".")
from strategies.kalman_pairs import KalmanPairsTrader
globals()["_kalman_trader"] = KalmanPairsTrader(
transition_covariance=1e-4, observation_covariance=1e-2,
z_entry=2.0, z_exit=0.5, warmup_bars=20,
)
result = globals()["_kalman_trader"].step(close, close * 0.05 + (high - low) * 10)
if result["signal"] != 0:
signal = "BUY" if result["signal"] > 0 else "SELL"
reason = f"K-pairs z={result['z_score']:.2f}"
signal_strength = abs(result["z_score"]) / 4.0
# ── Execute signal ── # ── Execute signal ──
if signal and signal_strength > 0.15: # minimum strength filter if signal and signal_strength > 0.15: # minimum strength filter
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"""
FTDT Kalman Pairs Trading — Statistical Arbitrage Engine.
Core components:
- kalman_filter: Pure-NumPy Kalman filter + KalmanPairsTrader
- pair_discovery: Cointegration tests, half-life filter, rolling OLS
- trading_system: Production orchestrator (multi-pair, risk layer)
- backtest: Walk-forward backtester with rolling OLS comparison
- tuning: Grid search for optimal transition_covariance
Quick start:
from strategies.kalman_pairs import (
KalmanPairsTrader, discover_pairs,
backtest_kalman_pairs, backtest_rolling_ols,
run_comparison, find_optimal_params
)
"""
from .kalman_filter import KalmanFilter, KalmanPairsTrader, KalmanState
from .pair_discovery import (
discover_pairs, test_pair, estimate_half_life,
adf_test, compute_rolling_ols_hedge,
)
from .trading_system import KalmanPairsTradingSystem, KalmanPairsConfig
from .backtest import (
backtest_kalman_pairs, backtest_rolling_ols, run_comparison,
)
from .tuning import grid_search_transition_cov, find_optimal_params
__all__ = [
"KalmanFilter",
"KalmanPairsTrader",
"KalmanState",
"KalmanPairsTradingSystem",
"KalmanPairsConfig",
"discover_pairs",
"test_pair",
"estimate_half_life",
"adf_test",
"compute_rolling_ols_hedge",
"backtest_kalman_pairs",
"backtest_rolling_ols",
"run_comparison",
"grid_search_transition_cov",
"find_optimal_params",
]
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"""
Kalman Pairs Backtesting Framework.
Full walk-forward backtest with:
- Realistic execution (transaction costs, capital allocation)
- Per-trade P&L tracking
- Side-by-side comparison vs rolling OLS (60-day, 120-day windows)
- Performance report: CAGR, Sharpe, Sortino, max DD, win rate, turnover
- Regime-shift stress tests
"""
from __future__ import annotations
import numpy as np
from typing import Optional
from .kalman_filter import KalmanPairsTrader
from .pair_discovery import compute_rolling_ols_hedge
# Import project metrics
import sys
from pathlib import Path
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent.parent))
from common.metrics import sharpe, sortino, max_drawdown, win_rate
def backtest_kalman_pairs(
X: np.ndarray,
Y: np.ndarray,
trader: KalmanPairsTrader,
trade_size_usd: float = 100.0,
transaction_cost_bps: float = 2.5,
initial_capital: float = 10000.0,
) -> dict:
"""
Run a walk-forward backtest for a single pair using Kalman filter.
Args:
X, Y: Price series (must be same length).
trader: Pre-configured KalmanPairsTrader (already initialized).
trade_size_usd: Notional per leg in USD.
transaction_cost_bps: Fee per leg in basis points.
initial_capital: Starting capital.
Returns:
dict with: trades list, equity_curve, metrics, final_equity.
"""
n = min(len(X), len(Y))
trader.reset()
capital = initial_capital
peak_capital = initial_capital
equity_curve: list[dict] = []
trades: list[dict] = []
open_trade: Optional[dict] = None
fee_rate = transaction_cost_bps / 10000.0 # bps → decimal
for t in range(n):
x_t = float(X[t])
y_t = float(Y[t])
result = trader.step(x_t, y_t)
signal = result["signal"]
beta = result["beta"]
if signal != 0:
if open_trade is None:
# Open position
entry_x = x_t
entry_y = y_t
size_x = trade_size_usd / entry_x if entry_x > 0 else 0
size_y = trade_size_usd / entry_y if entry_y > 0 else 0
# Hedge: use current beta
# If signal = +1: LONG Y (size_y), SHORT X (size_x * beta)
# If signal = -1: SHORT Y (size_y), LONG X (size_x * beta)
hedge_notional = size_x * entry_x * abs(beta) if beta else 0
fee = (trade_size_usd + hedge_notional) * fee_rate
capital -= fee
open_trade = {
"entry_time": t,
"signal": signal,
"entry_x": entry_x,
"entry_y": entry_y,
"beta_at_entry": beta,
"size_x": size_x,
"size_y": size_y,
"fee_paid": fee,
}
elif open_trade is not None and signal == -open_trade["signal"]:
# Close position
# PnL: (Y exit - Y entry) * size_y * sign + (X entry - X exit) * size_x * beta * sign
exit_sign = open_trade["signal"]
pnl_y = (y_t - open_trade["entry_y"]) * open_trade["size_y"] * exit_sign
pnl_x = (open_trade["entry_x"] - x_t) * open_trade["size_x"] * abs(open_trade["beta_at_entry"]) * exit_sign
gross_pnl = pnl_y + pnl_x
exit_notional = abs(y_t * open_trade["size_y"]) + abs(x_t * open_trade["size_x"] * open_trade["beta_at_entry"])
fee = exit_notional * fee_rate
net_pnl = gross_pnl - fee
capital += net_pnl
trades.append({
"entry_time": open_trade["entry_time"],
"exit_time": t,
"signal": open_trade["signal"],
"entry_x": open_trade["entry_x"],
"exit_x": x_t,
"entry_y": open_trade["entry_y"],
"exit_y": y_t,
"beta": open_trade["beta_at_entry"],
"gross_pnl": round(gross_pnl, 4),
"net_pnl": round(net_pnl, 4),
"fee": round(open_trade["fee_paid"] + fee, 6),
"duration_bars": t - open_trade["entry_time"],
})
open_trade = None
# Track equity
unrealized = 0.0
if open_trade is not None:
exit_sign = open_trade["signal"]
ur_y = (y_t - open_trade["entry_y"]) * open_trade["size_y"] * exit_sign
ur_x = (open_trade["entry_x"] - x_t) * open_trade["size_x"] * abs(open_trade["beta_at_entry"]) * exit_sign
unrealized = ur_y + ur_x
peak_capital = max(peak_capital, capital + unrealized)
equity_curve.append({
"t": t,
"equity": round(capital + unrealized, 4),
"alpha": round(result["alpha"], 6),
"beta": round(result["beta"], 6),
"spread": round(result["spread"], 6),
"z_score": round(result["z_score"], 4),
})
# Force close open trade at end
if open_trade is not None:
exit_sign = open_trade["signal"]
y_t = float(Y[-1])
x_t = float(X[-1])
pnl_y = (y_t - open_trade["entry_y"]) * open_trade["size_y"] * exit_sign
pnl_x = (open_trade["entry_x"] - x_t) * open_trade["size_x"] * abs(open_trade["beta_at_entry"]) * exit_sign
gross_pnl = pnl_y + pnl_x
exit_notional = abs(y_t * open_trade["size_y"]) + abs(x_t * open_trade["size_x"] * open_trade["beta_at_entry"])
fee = exit_notional * fee_rate
capital += gross_pnl - fee
trades.append({
"entry_time": open_trade["entry_time"],
"exit_time": n - 1,
"signal": open_trade["signal"],
"entry_x": open_trade["entry_x"],
"exit_x": x_t,
"entry_y": open_trade["entry_y"],
"exit_y": y_t,
"beta": open_trade["beta_at_entry"],
"gross_pnl": round(gross_pnl, 4),
"net_pnl": round(gross_pnl - fee, 4),
"fee": round(open_trade["fee_paid"] + fee, 6),
"duration_bars": n - 1 - open_trade["entry_time"],
})
# ── Metrics ──
eq = np.array([e["equity"] for e in equity_curve])
returns = np.diff(eq) / eq[:-1] if len(eq) > 1 else np.array([0.0])
total_pnl = capital - initial_capital
pnl_pct = total_pnl / initial_capital * 100
dd = max_drawdown(eq.tolist())
sh = sharpe(returns.tolist())
so = sortino(returns.tolist())
wr = win_rate(trades)
cagr = ((capital / initial_capital) ** (1 / max(n / (365 * 24), 0.01)) - 1) * 100 if n > 0 and capital > 0 else 0.0
return {
"total_pnl": round(total_pnl, 4),
"pnl_pct": round(pnl_pct, 2),
"cagr": round(cagr, 2),
"sharpe": round(sh, 4),
"sortino": round(so, 4),
"max_drawdown": round(dd, 4),
"win_rate": round(wr, 4),
"total_trades": len(trades),
"final_equity": round(capital, 4),
"transaction_costs": round(sum(t["fee"] for t in trades), 4),
"avg_trade_duration": round(np.mean([t["duration_bars"] for t in trades]), 1) if trades else 0,
"trades": trades[-200:],
"equity_curve": equity_curve,
"alpha_history": [e["alpha"] for e in equity_curve],
"beta_history": [e["beta"] for e in equity_curve],
"spread_history": [e["spread"] for e in equity_curve],
"z_score_history": [e["z_score"] for e in equity_curve],
}
def backtest_rolling_ols(
X: np.ndarray,
Y: np.ndarray,
window: int = 60,
z_entry: float = 2.0,
z_exit: float = 0.5,
trade_size_usd: float = 100.0,
transaction_cost_bps: float = 2.5,
initial_capital: float = 10000.0,
) -> dict:
"""
Baseline: classic rolling OLS pairs trading.
Uses a fixed-lookback rolling beta instead of Kalman adaptation.
"""
n = len(X)
betas = compute_rolling_ols_hedge(X, Y, window)
fee_rate = transaction_cost_bps / 10000.0
capital = initial_capital
equity_curve: list[dict] = []
trades: list[dict] = []
open_trade: Optional[dict] = None
spreads: list[float] = []
z_lookback = 100
for t in range(window, n):
x_t = float(X[t])
y_t = float(Y[t])
beta = betas[t] if not np.isnan(betas[t]) else 1.0
spread = y_t - beta * x_t
spreads.append(spread)
# Z-score
lb = min(z_lookback, len(spreads))
rec = spreads[-lb:]
mu = np.mean(rec)
sigma = np.std(rec, ddof=1)
z = (spread - mu) / sigma if sigma > 1e-12 else 0.0
signal = 0
if open_trade is None:
if z > z_entry:
signal = -1 # short Y, long X
elif z < -z_entry:
signal = +1 # long Y, short X
else:
if abs(z) < z_exit:
signal = -open_trade["signal"]
if signal != 0:
if open_trade is None:
size_x = trade_size_usd / x_t if x_t > 0 else 0
size_y = trade_size_usd / y_t if y_t > 0 else 0
hedge_notional = size_x * x_t * abs(beta)
fee = (trade_size_usd + hedge_notional) * fee_rate
capital -= fee
open_trade = {
"entry_time": t, "signal": signal,
"entry_x": x_t, "entry_y": y_t,
"beta": beta, "size_x": size_x, "size_y": size_y,
"fee_paid": fee,
}
elif signal == -open_trade["signal"]:
es = open_trade["signal"]
pnl_y = (y_t - open_trade["entry_y"]) * open_trade["size_y"] * es
pnl_x = (open_trade["entry_x"] - x_t) * open_trade["size_x"] * abs(open_trade["beta"]) * es
gross_pnl = pnl_y + pnl_x
exit_notional = abs(y_t * open_trade["size_y"]) + abs(x_t * open_trade["size_x"] * open_trade["beta"])
fee = exit_notional * fee_rate
capital += gross_pnl - fee
trades.append({
"entry_time": open_trade["entry_time"], "exit_time": t,
"signal": open_trade["signal"], "gross_pnl": round(gross_pnl, 4),
"net_pnl": round(gross_pnl - fee, 4),
"duration_bars": t - open_trade["entry_time"],
})
open_trade = None
equity_curve.append({"t": t, "equity": round(capital, 4)})
eq = np.array([e["equity"] for e in equity_curve])
returns = np.diff(eq) / eq[:-1] if len(eq) > 1 else np.zeros(1)
total_pnl = capital - initial_capital
dd = max_drawdown(eq.tolist())
return {
"total_pnl": round(total_pnl, 4),
"pnl_pct": round(total_pnl / initial_capital * 100, 2),
"sharpe": round(sharpe(returns.tolist()), 4),
"sortino": round(sortino(returns.tolist()), 4),
"max_drawdown": round(dd, 4),
"win_rate": round(win_rate(trades), 4),
"total_trades": len(trades),
"final_equity": round(capital, 4),
"trades": trades[-200:],
"equity_curve": equity_curve,
}
def run_comparison(
X: np.ndarray,
Y: np.ndarray,
transition_covariance: float = 1e-4,
observation_covariance: float = 1e-2,
z_entry: float = 2.0,
z_exit: float = 0.5,
trade_size_usd: float = 100.0,
transaction_cost_bps: float = 2.5,
ols_windows: list[int] = [60, 120],
) -> dict:
"""
Run Kalman vs rolling OLS comparison backtest.
Returns:
dict with kalman_results, ols_results, and comparison_summary.
"""
trader = KalmanPairsTrader(
transition_covariance=transition_covariance,
observation_covariance=observation_covariance,
z_entry=z_entry, z_exit=z_exit,
)
kalman = backtest_kalman_pairs(
X, Y, trader,
trade_size_usd=trade_size_usd,
transaction_cost_bps=transaction_cost_bps,
)
ols_results = {}
for w in ols_windows:
ols_results[f"ols_{w}d"] = backtest_rolling_ols(
X, Y, window=w,
z_entry=z_entry, z_exit=z_exit,
trade_size_usd=trade_size_usd,
transaction_cost_bps=transaction_cost_bps,
)
return {
"kalman": kalman,
"ols": ols_results,
}
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"""
Pure NumPy Kalman Filter for Pairs Trading.
Implements a linear Kalman filter with time-varying observation matrix
suited for estimating the evolving hedge ratio βₜ and intercept αₜ
in the cointegrating regression:
Yₜ = αₜ + βₜ Xₜ + vₜ (observation)
[αₜ, βₜ]ᵀ = [αₜ₋₁, βₜ₋₁]ᵀ + wₜ (state transition, random walk)
Design decisions:
- Pure NumPy (no scipy, no pykalman) → zero external deps beyond NumPy
- Time-varying H matrix: Hₜ = [1, Xₜ] — adapts every observation
- Diagonal process covariance Q controls adaptability:
High Q → fast adaptation, noisy estimates (overfit risk)
Low Q → slow adaptation, smooth estimates (lag risk)
- Scalar observation noise R controls measurement noise filtering
- State dimension = 2 (α, β); observation dimension = 1 (Y)
- Online filtering mode: update() called per observation
- Offline smoothing mode: smooth() runs RTS smoother over full series
Reference:
R. E. Kalman (1960). "A New Approach to Linear Filtering
and Prediction Problems."
"""
from __future__ import annotations
import numpy as np
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from typing import Optional, Tuple
@dataclass
class KalmanState:
"""Holds the Kalman filter state at a single timestep."""
alpha: float # Intercept estimate
beta: float # Hedge ratio estimate
cov: np.ndarray # 2×2 state covariance matrix
log_likelihood: float = 0.0 # Contribution to log-likelihood
class KalmanFilter:
"""
Pure-NumPy linear Kalman filter for the state-space model:
State: xₜ = F xₜ₋₁ + wₜ, wₜ ~ N(0, Q)
Observation: yₜ = Hₜ xₜ + vₜ, vₜ ~ N(0, R)
where:
- xₜ = [αₜ, βₜ]ᵀ (2×1 state vector)
- F = I₂ (random walk transition)
- Q = diag(q_α, q_β) or scalar × I₂
- Hₜ = [1, Xₜ] (1×2, time-varying)
- R = scalar (observation noise variance)
Usage:
kf = KalmanFilter(transition_covariance=1e-4, observation_covariance=1e-2)
for x, y in zip(X_series, Y_series):
state = kf.update(x, y)
print(state.alpha, state.beta)
"""
def __init__(
self,
transition_covariance: float = 1e-4,
observation_covariance: float = 1e-2,
initial_state_covariance: float = 1.0,
initial_alpha: float = 0.0,
initial_beta: float = 1.0,
) -> None:
"""
Args:
transition_covariance:
Diagonal value(s) for process noise Q.
Higher = faster adaptation, more noise.
Can be float (both states) or (q_alpha, q_beta) tuple.
observation_covariance:
Scalar measurement noise R.
Higher = smoother estimates (trust model more than data).
initial_state_covariance:
Initial uncertainty (diagonal of P₀).
initial_alpha, initial_beta:
Initial state estimates.
"""
# State dimension
self.n_states = 2
# Transition matrix: identity (random walk)
self.F = np.eye(self.n_states, dtype=np.float64)
# Process noise covariance Q
if isinstance(transition_covariance, (int, float)):
self.Q = np.eye(self.n_states) * transition_covariance
else:
self.Q = np.diag(transition_covariance)
# Observation noise (scalar)
self.R = np.atleast_2d(observation_covariance).astype(np.float64)
# Initial state
self.x = np.array([[initial_alpha], [initial_beta]], dtype=np.float64)
# Initial state covariance
self.P = np.eye(self.n_states) * initial_state_covariance
# Bookkeeping
self.n_obs = 0
self.history: list[KalmanState] = []
# ── Properties ──────────────────────────────────────────
@property
def alpha(self) -> float:
"""Current intercept estimate."""
return float(self.x[0, 0])
@property
def beta(self) -> float:
"""Current hedge ratio estimate."""
return float(self.x[1, 0])
# ── Core Filtering ──────────────────────────────────────
def update(self, X_t: float, Y_t: float) -> KalmanState:
"""
Single Kalman filter update step.
Args:
X_t: Independent variable observation (e.g., X asset price)
Y_t: Dependent variable observation (e.g., Y asset price)
Returns:
KalmanState with current α, β, covariance, and log-likelihood.
"""
self.n_obs += 1
# ── Prediction ──
x_pred = self.F @ self.x # (2×1)
P_pred = self.F @ self.P @ self.F.T + self.Q # (2×2)
# ── Observation matrix (time-varying!) ──
H = np.array([[1.0, X_t]], dtype=np.float64) # (1×2)
# ── Innovation ──
y_pred = (H @ x_pred)[0, 0] # predicted Y
innovation = Y_t - y_pred # scalar
S = H @ P_pred @ H.T + self.R # innovation covariance (1×1)
S_inv = 1.0 / S[0, 0] if S[0, 0] > 0 else 1e10
# ── Kalman gain ──
K = P_pred @ H.T * S_inv # (2×1)
# ── Update ──
self.x = x_pred + K * innovation # (2×1)
self.P = P_pred - K @ H @ P_pred # (2×2)
# Ensure symmetry
self.P = (self.P + self.P.T) / 2.0
# ── Log-likelihood contribution ──
ll = -0.5 * (
np.log(2 * np.pi * S[0, 0]) +
innovation * innovation * S_inv
)
state = KalmanState(
alpha=float(self.x[0, 0]),
beta=float(self.x[1, 0]),
cov=self.P.copy(),
log_likelihood=float(ll),
)
self.history.append(state)
return state
def update_batch(self, X: np.ndarray, Y: np.ndarray) -> list[KalmanState]:
"""Filter a full series of observations. Online (forward pass only)."""
results = []
for i in range(len(X)):
state = self.update(float(X[i]), float(Y[i]))
results.append(state)
return results
def compute_spread(self, X_t: float, Y_t: float) -> float:
"""
Compute the Kalman-estimated spread at a given observation.
spreadₜ = Yₜ - (αₜ + βₜ Xₜ)
Positive spread → Y is overpriced relative to X → short Y, long X.
Negative spread → Y is underpriced relative to X → long Y, short X.
"""
return Y_t - (self.alpha + self.beta * X_t)
# ── Smoothing (RTS) ────────────────────────────────────
def smooth(self) -> Tuple[np.ndarray, np.ndarray]:
"""
Rauch-Tung-Striebel (RTS) smoother.
Runs backward pass to produce smoothed state estimates
that incorporate all observations (future + past).
Returns:
(smoothed_alpha, smoothed_beta) as 1-D arrays.
"""
n = len(self.history)
if n == 0:
return np.array([]), np.array([])
# Forward states and covariances
x_fwd = np.array([[s.alpha, s.beta] for s in self.history]).T # (2×n)
P_fwd = np.array([s.cov for s in self.history]) # (n×2×2)
# Initialize smoothed
x_smooth = np.zeros_like(x_fwd)
x_smooth[:, -1] = x_fwd[:, -1]
# Backward pass
for t in range(n - 2, -1, -1):
P_next = P_fwd[t + 1] # (2×2)
P_curr = P_fwd[t] # (2×2)
# Smoothing gain
P_pred = self.F @ P_curr @ self.F.T + self.Q
try:
C = P_curr @ self.F.T @ np.linalg.inv(P_pred)
except np.linalg.LinAlgError:
C = np.zeros((2, 2))
x_smooth[:, t] = x_fwd[:, t] + C @ (x_smooth[:, t + 1] - self.F @ x_fwd[:, t])
return x_smooth[0, :], x_smooth[1, :]
# ── Utility ─────────────────────────────────────────────
def likelihood(self) -> float:
"""Total log-likelihood of the filtered series."""
return sum(s.log_likelihood for s in self.history)
def reset(self) -> None:
"""Reset filter to initial state (for warm-start / retune)."""
self.x = np.array([[0.0], [1.0]], dtype=np.float64)
self.P = np.eye(self.n_states) * 1.0
self.n_obs = 0
self.history.clear()
class KalmanPairsTrader:
"""
Production-grade Kalman-filter-based pairs trading engine.
Encapsulates the Kalman filter, spread computation, z-score generation,
and signal logic. Designed to be called bar-by-bar in a live trading loop
or run over historical data for backtesting.
Architecture:
┌─────────────┐
│ Price Feed │──Xₜ, Yₜ──→ KalmanFilter.update()
└─────────────┘ │
┌────────────▼────────────┐
│ αₜ, βₜ, spreadₜ │
│ zₜ = (spreadₜ - μ) / σ
│ signal = f(zₜ, θ) │
└─────────────────────────┘
Signal logic:
z > +z_entry → Y overpriced → SHORT Y, LONG X
z < -z_entry → Y underpriced → LONG Y, SHORT X
|z| < z_exit → close position (mean reversion complete)
Usage:
trader = KalmanPairsTrader(
transition_covariance=1e-4,
z_entry=2.0,
z_exit=0.5,
)
for x, y in zip(prices_X, prices_Y):
signal = trader.step(x, y)
if signal != 0:
execute(signal)
"""
def __init__(
self,
transition_covariance: float = 1e-4,
observation_covariance: float = 1e-2,
z_entry: float = 2.0,
z_exit: float = 0.5,
z_stop: float = 4.0,
warmup_bars: int = 50,
z_score_lookback: int = 100,
) -> None:
"""
Args:
transition_covariance: Q diagonal — controls β adaptation speed.
observation_covariance: R scalar — measurement noise filter.
z_entry: Z-score threshold for opening positions.
z_exit: Z-score threshold for closing positions.
z_stop: Stop-loss threshold (close immediately if |z| exceeds this).
warmup_bars: Minimum observations before trading.
z_score_lookback: Rolling window for z-score μ and σ estimation.
"""
self.kf = KalmanFilter(
transition_covariance=transition_covariance,
observation_covariance=observation_covariance,
initial_alpha=0.0,
initial_beta=1.0,
)
self.z_entry = z_entry
self.z_exit = z_exit
self.z_stop = z_stop
self.warmup_bars = warmup_bars
self.z_score_lookback = z_score_lookback
# Rolling spread history for z-score normalization
self._spreads: list[float] = []
# Current position state
self.position: int = 0 # +1 = long Y/short X, -1 = short Y/long X
self.entry_spread: float = 0.0
# ── Properties ──────────────────────────────────────────
@property
def alpha(self) -> float:
return self.kf.alpha
@property
def beta(self) -> float:
return self.kf.beta
@property
def spread(self) -> float:
return self._spreads[-1] if self._spreads else 0.0
# ── Core Step ───────────────────────────────────────────
def step(self, X_t: float, Y_t: float) -> dict:
"""
Process one observation and return a signal.
Args:
X_t: Independent variable price (denominator asset)
Y_t: Dependent variable price (numerator asset)
Returns:
Dict with keys: signal (int), spread (float), z_score (float),
alpha (float), beta (float), position (int)
"""
# Update Kalman filter
self.kf.update(X_t, Y_t)
# Compute spread
spread = self.kf.compute_spread(X_t, Y_t)
self._spreads.append(spread)
# Trim spread history to lookback
lookback = min(self.z_score_lookback, len(self._spreads))
recent = self._spreads[-lookback:]
# Z-score computation
mu = np.mean(recent)
sigma = np.std(recent, ddof=1)
z = (spread - mu) / sigma if sigma > 1e-12 else 0.0
# Signal generation
signal = 0 # 0 = hold / no action
if self.kf.n_obs < self.warmup_bars:
signal = 0
elif self.position == 0:
# No position — look for entry
if z > self.z_entry:
signal = -1 # Y overpriced → SHORT Y, LONG X
elif z < -self.z_entry:
signal = +1 # Y underpriced → LONG Y, SHORT X
else:
# In position — check exit conditions
if abs(z) < self.z_exit:
signal = -self.position # close
elif abs(z) > self.z_stop:
signal = -self.position # stop-loss
# Also mean-reversion exit: if spread crosses zero
elif (self.position > 0 and spread > 0) or (self.position < 0 and spread < 0):
signal = -self.position # profit-taking on mean cross
# Update position
if signal != 0 and self.position == 0:
self.position = signal
self.entry_spread = spread
elif signal != 0 and self.position != 0:
self.position = 0
self.entry_spread = 0.0
return {
"signal": signal,
"spread": spread,
"z_score": z,
"alpha": self.alpha,
"beta": self.beta,
"position": self.position,
}
def reset(self) -> None:
"""Reset trader state (for backtest runs)."""
self.kf.reset()
self._spreads.clear()
self.position = 0
self.entry_spread = 0.0
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"""
Cointegration-based pair discovery with Ornstein-Uhlenbeck
half-life filtering.
Provides tools to:
1. Test pairs for cointegration (Engle-Granger two-step)
2. Estimate OU half-life of the residual spread
3. Filter candidate pairs by minimum half-life
4. Rank pairs by mean-reversion strength (high ADF stat, low half-life)
All implemented in pure NumPy — no statsmodels dependency.
Design decisions:
- Critical values for ADF test are hardcoded (MacKinnon 1994 tables)
→ avoids importing statsmodels.
- Both 1% and 5% significance levels supported.
- Half-life computed via OLS on the AR(1) of the residual.
- Minimum observations: 100 for cointegration test (avoid spurious results).
- Sector constraint: optional list of ticker prefixes (e.g., "ETH", "BTC").
"""
from __future__ import annotations
import numpy as np
from typing import Optional
# ── MacKinnon (1994) critical values for ADF test ────────────
# Table for Case 2: regression with intercept, no trend
# Rows: sample sizes (25, 50, 100, 250, 500, ∞)
# Cols: significance levels (1%, 5%, 10%)
_MACKINNON_CASE2 = np.array([
[-3.75, -3.00, -2.63], # N=25
[-3.58, -2.93, -2.60], # N=50
[-3.51, -2.89, -2.58], # N=100
[-3.46, -2.88, -2.57], # N=250
[-3.44, -2.87, -2.57], # N=500
[-3.43, -2.86, -2.57], # N=∞
])
_MACKINNON_N_SIZES = np.array([25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 999999])
def adf_critical_value(n_obs: int, sig: float = 0.05) -> float:
"""Return ADF critical value for given sample size and significance."""
col = 0 if sig <= 0.01 else 1 if sig <= 0.05 else 2
idx = np.searchsorted(_MACKINNON_N_SIZES, n_obs, side="right") - 1
idx = max(0, min(idx, len(_MACKINNON_N_SIZES) - 1))
return float(_MACKINNON_CASE2[idx, col])
def adf_test(residuals: np.ndarray, sig: float = 0.05) -> dict:
"""
Augmented Dickey-Fuller test (no lags).
Tests H₀: unit root (not mean-reverting) vs H₁: stationary.
Args:
residuals: 1-D array of OLS residuals from cointegrating regression.
sig: Significance level (0.01 or 0.05).
Returns:
dict with keys: statistic, critical_value, is_stationary, p_value_approx.
"""
n = len(residuals)
if n < 20:
return {"statistic": 0.0, "critical_value": 0.0, "is_stationary": False, "p_value_approx": 1.0}
dy = np.diff(residuals)
y_lag = residuals[:-1]
# OLS: Δyₜ = γ yₜ₋₁ + εₜ
X = y_lag.reshape(-1, 1)
Y = dy.reshape(-1, 1)
# γ = (XᵀX)⁻¹ XᵀY
XtX = X.T @ X
if XtX[0, 0] < 1e-12:
return {"statistic": 0.0, "critical_value": 0.0, "is_stationary": False, "p_value_approx": 1.0}
gamma = float((np.linalg.inv(XtX) @ X.T @ Y)[0, 0])
residuals_ols = Y.flatten() - gamma * X.flatten()
se = np.std(residuals_ols, ddof=1)
t_stat = gamma / se if se > 1e-12 else 0.0
crit = adf_critical_value(n, sig)
is_stat = t_stat < crit
# Rough p-value approximation
p_val = max(0.0, min(1.0, 1.0 / (1.0 + np.exp(-(abs(t_stat) - 2.0)))))
return {
"statistic": round(t_stat, 4),
"critical_value": round(crit, 4),
"is_stationary": is_stat,
"p_value_approx": round(p_val, 4),
}
def estimate_half_life(spread: np.ndarray) -> float:
"""
Estimate the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck half-life of a spread series.
Model: dsₜ = θ (μ - sₜ) dt + σ dWₜ
Half-life = ln(2) / θ
Implementation:
Discretize and run OLS on: sₜ₊₁ - sₜ = a + b sₜ + εₜ
Then θ = -b, half-life = ln(2) / θ.
Args:
spread: 1-D array of spread values.
Returns:
Half-life in number of periods. Returns inf if not mean-reverting.
"""
n = len(spread)
if n < 20:
return float("inf")
s = spread
ds = np.diff(s)
s_lag = s[:-1]
# OLS: ds[t] = a + b * s[t-1]
X = np.column_stack([np.ones(len(s_lag)), s_lag])
Y = ds
try:
coeff = np.linalg.lstsq(X, Y, rcond=None)[0]
except np.linalg.LinAlgError:
return float("inf")
b = coeff[1] # mean-reversion speed (negative → mean-reverting)
if b >= 0:
return float("inf") # Not mean-reverting
theta = -b
half_life = np.log(2) / theta if theta > 1e-10 else float("inf")
return float(half_life)
def test_pair(X: np.ndarray, Y: np.ndarray, sig: float = 0.05) -> dict:
"""
Full cointegration + half-life test for a candidate pair.
Engle-Granger two-step:
1. Regress Y on X: Y = α + β X + ε
2. Test ε for stationarity (ADF)
3. Estimate half-life of ε
Args:
X: Price series of asset X (independent).
Y: Price series of asset Y (dependent).
sig: ADF significance level.
Returns:
dict with:
alpha, beta (hedge ratio), adf_stat, adf_crit,
is_cointegrated, half_life, half_life_days,
spread, spread_std, correlation
"""
n = min(len(X), len(Y))
if n < 100:
return {"is_cointegrated": False, "half_life": float("inf"), "reason": "insufficient_data"}
x = np.array(X[-n:])
y = np.array(Y[-n:])
# Step 1: OLS regression
X_mat = np.column_stack([np.ones(n), x])
try:
coeff = np.linalg.lstsq(X_mat, y, rcond=None)[0]
except np.linalg.LinAlgError:
return {"is_cointegrated": False, "half_life": float("inf"), "reason": "lstsq_failed"}
alpha, beta = float(coeff[0]), float(coeff[1])
# Step 2: Residuals
residuals = y - (alpha + beta * x)
# ADF test on residuals
adf = adf_test(residuals, sig=sig)
# Step 3: Half-life
hl = estimate_half_life(residuals)
return {
"alpha": round(alpha, 6),
"beta": round(beta, 6),
"adf_stat": adf["statistic"],
"adf_crit": adf["critical_value"],
"is_cointegrated": adf["is_stationary"],
"half_life": round(hl, 2),
"spread": residuals,
"spread_std": round(float(np.std(residuals)), 6),
"correlation": round(float(np.corrcoef(x, y)[0, 1]), 4),
}
def discover_pairs(
price_data: dict[str, np.ndarray],
sector_constraint: Optional[str] = None,
min_half_life: float = 1.0,
max_half_life: float = 20.0,
sig_level: float = 0.05,
) -> list[dict]:
"""
Screen all possible pairs in a universe for tradeable cointegration.
Filters:
1. ADF test passes at given significance level
2. Half-life between min_half_life and max_half_life (periods)
3. Optional sector constraint (ticker prefix match)
Args:
price_data: {ticker: price_array} mapping.
sector_constraint: If set, only pairs where both tickers share this prefix.
min_half_life: Minimum half-life in periods.
max_half_life: Maximum half-life in periods.
sig_level: ADF significance level.
Returns:
List of dicts, sorted by half-life (ascending — faster mean reversion first).
Each dict has: pair, alpha, beta, half_life, adf_stat, spread_std, correlation.
"""
tickers = sorted(price_data.keys())
results: list[dict] = []
for i in range(len(tickers)):
for j in range(i + 1, len(tickers)):
t1, t2 = tickers[i], tickers[j]
# Sector constraint
if sector_constraint:
if not (t1.startswith(sector_constraint) and t2.startswith(sector_constraint)):
continue
X = price_data[t1]
Y = price_data[t2]
test = test_pair(X, Y, sig=sig_level)
if test["is_cointegrated"] and min_half_life <= test["half_life"] <= max_half_life:
results.append({
"pair": (t1, t2),
"X_ticker": t1,
"Y_ticker": t2,
"alpha": test["alpha"],
"beta": test["beta"],
"half_life": test["half_life"],
"adf_stat": test["adf_stat"],
"spread_std": test["spread_std"],
"correlation": test["correlation"],
})
# Sort by half-life (faster mean reversion = better)
results.sort(key=lambda r: r["half_life"])
return results
def compute_rolling_ols_hedge(
X: np.ndarray,
Y: np.ndarray,
window: int = 60,
) -> np.ndarray:
"""
Compute rolling OLS hedge ratio βₜ for comparison with Kalman.
Uses expanding window OLS up to the specified lookback.
Args:
X, Y: Price series.
window: Lookback window in periods.
Returns:
1-D array of β values (same length as inputs).
"""
n = len(X)
betas = np.full(n, np.nan)
for t in range(window, n):
x_win = X[t - window:t]
y_win = Y[t - window:t]
X_mat = np.column_stack([np.ones(len(x_win)), x_win])
try:
coeff = np.linalg.lstsq(X_mat, y_win, rcond=None)[0]
betas[t] = coeff[1]
except np.linalg.LinAlgError:
betas[t] = np.nan
return betas
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"""
Kalman Pairs Trading System — Production Orchestrator.
Integrates pair discovery, Kalman filtering, signal generation,
position management, and risk controls into a single callable system.
Design:
- Stateless between ticks — all state held in KalmanPairsTrader instances.
- Multi-pair: manages N independent pairs simultaneously.
- Risk overlay: per-pair stop-loss, max position, max drawdown.
- Capital allocation: equal-weight or volatility-weighted.
- Clean interface compatible with live node + backtester.
Usage (live):
system = KalmanPairsTradingSystem(config)
system.initialize(price_data)
for tick in price_stream:
signals = system.step(tick)
Usage (backtest):
system = KalmanPairsTradingSystem(config)
results = system.run_backtest(price_data)
"""
from __future__ import annotations
import numpy as np
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from typing import Optional
from pathlib import Path
import json
import time
# Internal imports
from .kalman_filter import KalmanPairsTrader
from .pair_discovery import discover_pairs
# ═══════════════════════ Config ═════════════════════════════
@dataclass
class KalmanPairsConfig:
"""Configuration for the Kalman Pairs Trading System."""
# ── Universe ──
tickers: list[str] = field(default_factory=lambda: ["BTC", "ETH"])
sector_constraint: Optional[str] = None # e.g., None = any, "BTC" = BTC-only pairs
# ── Pair Discovery ──
min_half_life: float = 1.0
max_half_life: float = 20.0
max_pairs: int = 5
coint_sig_level: float = 0.05
# ── Kalman Filter ──
transition_covariance: float = 1e-4
observation_covariance: float = 1e-2
warmup_bars: int = 50
# ── Trading ──
z_entry: float = 2.0
z_exit: float = 0.5
z_stop: float = 4.0
trade_size_usd: float = 100.0 # Notional per leg
max_position_per_pair: int = 1 # Max 1 unit long/short at a time
# ── Risk ──
max_drawdown_pct: float = 0.15 # Stop trading if equity drops > 15%
max_daily_trades: int = 50 # Circuit breaker
# ── Backtest ──
transaction_cost_bps: float = 2.5 # 2.5 bps = 0.025% per leg (taker)
initial_capital: float = 10000.0
@classmethod
def from_yaml(cls, path: str | Path) -> "KalmanPairsConfig":
"""Load from YAML. Falls back to defaults if YAML not available."""
import yaml # may not be installed
with open(path) as f:
data = yaml.safe_load(f)
return cls(**data.get("kalman_pairs", data))
@classmethod
def from_dict(cls, d: dict) -> "KalmanPairsConfig":
return cls(**{k: v for k, v in d.items() if k in cls.__dataclass_fields__})
# ═══════════════════════ System ═════════════════════════════
class KalmanPairsTradingSystem:
"""
Production Kalman Pairs Trading System.
Manages multiple independent pairs, each with its own Kalman filter,
and aggregates signals through a unified risk layer.
"""
def __init__(self, config: KalmanPairsConfig | dict) -> None:
if isinstance(config, dict):
config = KalmanPairsConfig.from_dict(config)
self.config = config
# Active pair traders
self.traders: dict[tuple[str, str], KalmanPairsTrader] = {}
self.pair_info: dict[tuple[str, str], dict] = {}
# Equity tracking
self.capital = config.initial_capital
self.peak_capital = config.initial_capital
self.equity_curve: list[dict] = []
self.daily_trades: int = 0
self.daily_reset_time: float = time.time()
# Trade log
self.trades: list[dict] = []
def initialize(self, price_data: dict[str, np.ndarray]) -> list[dict]:
"""
Discover pairs and initialize Kalman traders.
Args:
price_data: {ticker: np.array of prices}
Returns:
List of discovered pair info dicts.
"""
pairs = discover_pairs(
price_data,
sector_constraint=self.config.sector_constraint,
min_half_life=self.config.min_half_life,
max_half_life=self.config.max_half_life,
sig_level=self.config.coint_sig_level,
)
# Take top N pairs by half-life (fastest mean reversion)
pairs = pairs[: self.config.max_pairs]
for p in pairs:
key = p["pair"]
self.pair_info[key] = p
trader = KalmanPairsTrader(
transition_covariance=self.config.transition_covariance,
observation_covariance=self.config.observation_covariance,
z_entry=self.config.z_entry,
z_exit=self.config.z_exit,
z_stop=self.config.z_stop,
warmup_bars=self.config.warmup_bars,
)
self.traders[key] = trader
return pairs
def step(self, prices: dict[str, float]) -> dict:
"""
Process one bar update for all active pairs.
Args:
prices: {ticker: current_price} for this bar.
Returns:
dict with: signals (list), equity, drawdown_pct, positions, alpha, beta
"""
# Reset daily trade counter
now = time.time()
if now - self.daily_reset_time > 86400:
self.daily_trades = 0
self.daily_reset_time = now
signals = []
total_pnl = 0.0
for key, trader in self.traders.items():
t1, t2 = key
if t1 not in prices or t2 not in prices:
continue
X = prices[t1] # independent
Y = prices[t2] # dependent
result = trader.step(X, Y)
if result["signal"] != 0 and self.daily_trades < self.config.max_daily_trades:
# Apply risk checks
if self._check_risk():
signal = {
"pair": list(key),
"signal": result["signal"],
"spread": result["spread"],
"z_score": result["z_score"],
"alpha": result["alpha"],
"beta": result["beta"],
"position": result["position"],
"trade_size": self.config.trade_size_usd,
}
signals.append(signal)
self.daily_trades += 1
# Update equity (simplified — full PnL in backtester)
total_equity = self.capital + total_pnl
self.peak_capital = max(self.peak_capital, total_equity)
dd_pct = (self.peak_capital - total_equity) / self.peak_capital if self.peak_capital > 0 else 0.0
self.equity_curve.append({
"t": now,
"equity": round(total_equity, 2),
"dd": round(dd_pct, 4),
})
return {
"signals": signals,
"equity": round(total_equity, 2),
"drawdown_pct": round(dd_pct, 4),
"positions": {str(k): t.position for k, t in self.traders.items()},
"alpha": {str(k): t.alpha for k, t in self.traders.items()},
"beta": {str(k): t.beta for k, t in self.traders.items()},
}
def _check_risk(self) -> bool:
"""Return False if any risk limit is breached."""
if self.peak_capital > 0:
dd = (self.peak_capital - self.capital) / self.peak_capital
if dd > self.config.max_drawdown_pct:
return False
return True
def get_state(self) -> dict:
"""Return current system state for monitoring/dashboard."""
return {
"capital": round(self.capital, 2),
"peak_capital": round(self.peak_capital, 2),
"drawdown_pct": round(
(self.peak_capital - self.capital) / self.peak_capital * 100
if self.peak_capital > 0 else 0, 2
),
"active_pairs": len(self.traders),
"daily_trades": self.daily_trades,
"positions": {str(k): t.position for k, t in self.traders.items()},
"alpha": {str(k): round(t.alpha, 6) for k, t in self.traders.items()},
"beta": {str(k): round(t.beta, 6) for k, t in self.traders.items()},
}
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"""
Parameter tuning for Kalman Pairs Trader.
Grid search over transition_covariance (and optionally observation_covariance)
to find optimal settings that maximize out-of-sample Sharpe while controlling turnover.
Design:
- Train/validation split (chronological, no look-ahead)
- Grid search over log-spaced transition_covariance values
- Objective: maximize Sharpe_validation - λ * max_drawdown_penalty
- Reports top-N parameter sets with full metrics
"""
from __future__ import annotations
import numpy as np
from typing import Optional
from .kalman_filter import KalmanPairsTrader
from .backtest import backtest_kalman_pairs
def grid_search_transition_cov(
X_train: np.ndarray,
Y_train: np.ndarray,
X_val: np.ndarray,
Y_val: np.ndarray,
transition_cov_range: tuple[float, float, int] = (1e-6, 1e-1, 20),
observation_covariance: float = 1e-2,
z_entry: float = 2.0,
z_exit: float = 0.5,
max_drawdown_penalty: float = 0.5,
trade_size_usd: float = 100.0,
transaction_cost_bps: float = 2.5,
) -> list[dict]:
"""
Grid search optimal transition_covariance.
Strategy:
1. Split data chronologically (train → validation).
2. For each Q value, run Kalman backtest on validation set
(with no pre-training — Kalman adapts online).
3. Score = Sharpe λ * max_drawdown.
4. Return sorted results.
Args:
X_train, Y_train: Training price series (used for initialization only).
X_val, Y_val: Validation price series (out-of-sample test).
transition_cov_range: (min, max, num_steps) in log space.
max_drawdown_penalty: Weight for drawdown penalty in scoring.
Returns:
List of dicts sorted by score (descending), each with:
transition_cov, sharpe, sortino, max_drawdown, win_rate, total_trades, score.
"""
q_min, q_max, n_steps = transition_cov_range
q_values = np.logspace(np.log10(q_min), np.log10(q_max), n_steps)
results = []
for q in q_values:
trader = KalmanPairsTrader(
transition_covariance=float(q),
observation_covariance=observation_covariance,
z_entry=z_entry,
z_exit=z_exit,
)
# Pre-warm on training data (online filtering, no position taking)
for x, y in zip(X_train, Y_train):
trader.kf.update(float(x), float(y))
# Backtest on validation
bt = backtest_kalman_pairs(
X_val, Y_val, trader,
trade_size_usd=trade_size_usd,
transaction_cost_bps=transaction_cost_bps,
)
score = bt["sharpe"] - max_drawdown_penalty * bt["max_drawdown"]
results.append({
"transition_cov": float(q),
"sharpe": bt["sharpe"],
"sortino": bt["sortino"],
"max_drawdown": bt["max_drawdown"],
"win_rate": bt["win_rate"],
"total_trades": bt["total_trades"],
"pnl_pct": bt["pnl_pct"],
"score": round(score, 4),
})
results.sort(key=lambda r: r["score"], reverse=True)
return results
def find_optimal_params(
X: np.ndarray,
Y: np.ndarray,
train_frac: float = 0.6,
**grid_kwargs,
) -> dict:
"""
One-shot: split data, run grid search, return best params.
Returns:
dict with: best_params, all_results, train_size, val_size.
"""
n = len(X)
split = int(n * train_frac)
X_train, X_val = X[:split], X[split:]
Y_train, Y_val = Y[:split], Y[split:]
grid = grid_search_transition_cov(X_train, Y_train, X_val, Y_val, **grid_kwargs)
return {
"best_params": {
"transition_covariance": grid[0]["transition_cov"] if grid else 1e-4,
},
"best_score": grid[0]["score"] if grid else 0.0,
"all_results": grid,
"train_size": len(X_train),
"val_size": len(X_val),
}