This episode reviews an extensive systematic literature review titled "A Systematic Literature Review of Asset Pricing: Insights from AI and Big Data," authored by Zynobia Barson and colleagues from the University of Tasmania. This academic work analyzes 81 papers on AI and asset pricing, 53 on big data and asset pricing, and 24 on their combined use, employing both bibliometric and thematic analyses to map the evolution of the field. The central finding is that the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data is fundamentally reshaping asset pricing by improving predictive accuracy, optimizing financial modeling, and enhancing risk management through the ability to handle complex, high-dimensional data. Specifically, the authors conclude that AI-based models are proving superior to traditional asset pricing frameworks by effectively addressing challenges like the "factor zoo" and capturing non-linear market dynamics. The paper also outlines future research directions, including exploring geographical gaps and addressing ethical considerations related to AI in finance.
References
Barson, Zynobia and Ahadzie, Richard Mawulawoe and Daugaard, Dan and Vespignani, Joaquin, A Systematic Literature Review of Asset Pricing: Insights from AI and Big Data (July 04, 2025). Barson, Zynobia; Ahadzie, Richard Mawulawoe; Daugaard, Daniel; Vespignani, Joaquin (2025). A Systematic Literature Review of Asset Pricing: Insights from AI and Big Data. University of Tasmania. Preprint. https://hdl.handle.net/102.100.100/706792, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5351772 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5351772
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