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arXiv CS.AI·May 28·8 min read
From Knowing to Doing: A Memory-Controlled Benchmark for LLM Trading Agents on Stock Markets
TL;DR
Large language models (LLMs) struggle to translate knowledge into real-world trading decisions, lacking realistic evaluation frameworks. Researchers created a memory-controlled benchmark that tests whether LLM trading agents can execute stock market strategies while managing information constraints.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can now evaluate whether LLMs can reliably execute financial strategies under realistic memory and information constraints.
Key Takeaways
- Use KTD-Fin to evaluate LLM trading agents effectively.
- Implement data-side masking to anonymize market data.
- Analyze performance sources to distinguish genuine investment skill.
- Focus on factor-based reasoning in trading strategies.
How It Works
KTD-Fin employs a data-side masking protocol that anonymizes key identifiers like tickers and dates, preventing LLMs from relying on memorized information. This encourages agents to engage in genuine investment reasoning.
The performance attribution framework further breaks down returns into components, allowing for a clearer understanding of how much of the performance is due to market movements versus actual stock selection.