Stock return predictability despite low autocorrelation

被引:13
作者
Amini, Shima [1 ]
Hudson, Robert [2 ]
Keasey, Kevin [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Leeds, Sch Business, Ctr Adv Studies Finance, Leeds LS2 9JT, W Yorkshire, England
[2] Newcastle Univ, Sch Business, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4JH, Tyne & Wear, England
关键词
Autocorrelation; Predictability; Market efficiency; MARKET-EFFICIENCY; REVERSALS; RISK;
D O I
10.1016/j.econlet.2010.04.031
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
This paper shows that short horizon stock returns can be predicted to a much greater degree by past price movements than would be anticipated given their low autocorrelation. This raises doubts over the reliability of the autocorrelation statistic as a measure of stock market predictability. Crown Copyright (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:101 / 103
页数:3
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