schema_version: quant_factor_taxonomy.v1
purpose: Classify factors by horizon, decay, and conflict policy.
factor_horizons:
  - scalping
  - short
  - mid
  - long
required_lifecycle_fields:
  - factor_id
  - hypothesis
  - market_regime_applicability
  - horizon
  - decay_half_life
  - input_fields
  - formula_id
  - data_quality_requirements
  - expected_edge_formula
  - conflict_precedence
  - position_sizing_impact
  - exit_impact
  - golden_cases
  - shadow_start_date
  - activation_threshold
  - retirement_condition
  - owner
factor_retirement_policy:
  no_edge_improvement_lookback_days: 90
  shadow_only_before_activation: true
  retire_when_no_edge_or_high_conflict: true
conflict_policy: gate_precedence
