We develop a revised factor model, accounting for unique features of Chinese markets, and evaluate the performance of competing asset pricing models. Extant literature reveals that eliminating the smallest 30% of stocks improves the performance of factor models. The revised factor model excludes...

This study conducts a comprehensive and systematic empirical examination of the variables that can predict the cross-sectional alphas of the mutual funds in the Chinese market. From 36 predictors considered, it is found that about half show significant predictive ability for ex-post fund alphas...