This article applies a three-regime Markov switching model to investigate the impact of the macroeconomy on the dynamics of the residential real estate market in the US. Focusing on the period between 1960 and 2011, the methodology implemented allows for a clearer understanding of the drivers of...

This study examines the abnormal returns, trading activity, volatility and long-term performance of stocks that were added to the S&P 500 index. By using a three-factor pricing model that allows for firm size and value characteristics as well as market risk, we are able to shed new light on the...

This paper uses a regime switching approach to determine whether prices in the stock, direct real estate and indirect real estate markets are driven by the presence of speculative bubbles. The results show significant evidence of the existence of periodically partially collapsing speculative...

The advent of index tracking early in the 1970s and the continuous growth of assets tied to the Samp;P 500 index have enforced perceptions of the importance of becoming an index-member, due to increased demand by index fund participants for the stocks involved in index composition changes. This...

This study examines the abnormal returns, trading activity and long term performance of stocks that were added to the Samp;P 500 Index during the period 1990 to 2002. By using a three-factor pricing model that allows for firm size and value characteristics as well as market risk, we are able to...

A glance along the finance shelves at any bookshop reveals a large number of books that seek to show readers how to quot;make a millionquot; or quot;beat the marketquot; with allegedly highly profitable equity trading strategies. This paper investigates whether useful trading strategies can be...