We propose a novel approach to cross-sectional equities sample selection, derived from best market practice in index construction and focused on investability. Using the UK market as a template, we first demonstrate how the popular Datastream dataset is plagued by data deficiencies that would...

We propose a novel approach to cross-sectional equities sample selection, derived from best market practice in index construction and focused on investability. Using the U.K. market as a template, we first demonstrate how the popular Datastream dataset is plagued by data deficiencies that would...

We propose a novel approach to cross-sectional equities sample selection, derived from best market practice in index construction and focused on investability. Using the U.K. market as a template, we first demonstrate how the popular Datastream dataset is plagued by data deficiencies that would...