feat: optimize idiosyncratic volatility factor using vectorized covar… #15
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Title:
🚀 Optimize Idiosyncratic Volatility factor using vectorized covariance operations
Description:
This PR replaces the per-symbol Python loop in IdiosyncraticVolatility.compute() with a fully vectorized pandas/numpy implementation. The new version computes betas, residuals, and rolling volatilities without explicit loops, improving scalability for large universes.
Key Improvements:
Eliminated Python-level loops using rolling covariance.
~10–20× faster for 1000+ assets.
Added examples/benchmarks/benchmark_factors.py for reproducible performance testing.
isuue closses : #12