An Examination of Cross-Sectional Realized Stock Returns Using a Varying-Risk Beta Model.
Using the dual-beta model of Bhardwaj and Brooks (1993), this study examines the cross-section of realized stock returns. Bull-market betas are significantly positively related to returns and, except for some models in January, bear-market betas are significantly negatively related to returns. These relationships are not lost even after other independent variables, including size, book-to-market equity, and an earnings-price ratio, are added to the cross-sectional regressions. Book-to-market equity is an important factor in bear, but not bull, markets. Size is important in January and in bear markets during February through December. Copyright 1998 by MIT Press.
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1998
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Authors: | Howton, Shelly W ; Peterson, David R |
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The Financial Review. - Eastern Finance Association - EFA. - Vol. 33.1998, 3, p. 199-212
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Eastern Finance Association - EFA |
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