Research Article

Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis

Volume: 9 Number: 4 December 31, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to contribute to the literature by forecasting green bond index with different machine learning models supported by artificial intelligence. The data from 1 June 2021 to 29 April 2024, collected from many sources, was separated into training and test sets, and standard preparation was conducted for each. The model's dependent variable is the Global S&P Green Bond Index, which monitors the performance of green bonds in global financial markets and serves as a comprehensive benchmark for the study. To evaluate and compare the performance of the trained machine learning models (Random Forest, Linear Regression, Rational Quadratic Gaussian Process Regression (GPR), XGBoost, MLP, and Linear SVM), RMSE, MSE, MAE, MAPE, and R² were used as evaluation metrics and the best performing model was Rational Quadratic GPR. The concluding segment of the SHAP analysis reveals the primary factors influencing the model's forecasts. It is evident that the model assigns considerable importance to macroeconomic indicators, including the DXY (US Dollar Index), XAU (Gold Spot Price), and MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International). This work is expected to enhance the literature, as studies directly comparable to this research are limited in this field.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Econometric and Statistical Methods, Economic Models and Forecasting, Time-Series Analysis, Capital Market, Green Economy

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

June 4, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 27, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 9 Number: 4

APA
Gür, Y. E., Şimşek, A. İ., & Bulut, E. (2024). Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi, 9(4), 628-655. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1495757
AMA
1.Gür YE, Şimşek Aİ, Bulut E. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis. EPF Journal. 2024;9(4):628-655. doi:10.30784/epfad.1495757
Chicago
Gür, Yunus Emre, Ahmed İhsan Şimşek, and Emre Bulut. 2024. “Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis”. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 (4): 628-55. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1495757.
EndNote
Gür YE, Şimşek Aİ, Bulut E (December 1, 2024) Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis. Ekonomi Politika ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 4 628–655.
IEEE
[1]Y. E. Gür, A. İ. Şimşek, and E. Bulut, “Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis”, EPF Journal, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 628–655, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.30784/epfad.1495757.
ISNAD
Gür, Yunus Emre - Şimşek, Ahmed İhsan - Bulut, Emre. “Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis”. Ekonomi Politika ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 9/4 (December 1, 2024): 628-655. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1495757.
JAMA
1.Gür YE, Şimşek Aİ, Bulut E. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis. EPF Journal. 2024;9:628–655.
MLA
Gür, Yunus Emre, et al. “Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis”. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 4, Dec. 2024, pp. 628-55, doi:10.30784/epfad.1495757.
Vancouver
1.Yunus Emre Gür, Ahmed İhsan Şimşek, Emre Bulut. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Machine Learning Methods for Forecasting Green Bond Index: A Comparative Analysis. EPF Journal. 2024 Dec. 1;9(4):628-55. doi:10.30784/epfad.1495757