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Robust Regression and Sensitivity Analysis in Estimating Mutual Funds Performance, 1945-1964 - Softcover

Oded Berman

 
9781334538940: Robust Regression and Sensitivity Analysis in Estimating Mutual Funds Performance, 1945-1964

Synopsis

This book delves into the performance of mutual funds during a pivotal period in American financial history: 1945 to 1964. Challenging conventional wisdom of the time, the author investigates whether portfolio managers possessed superior forecasting capabilities, a question that continues to be debated today. By applying statistical techniques such as sensitivity analysis and robust regression, the author scrutinizes the performance of a sample of ten mutual funds. The book examines the impact of specific years, like 1962, on fund performance and identifies how various statistical approaches can influence the interpretation of data. Ultimately, the author presents a detailed analysis of mutual fund performance that highlights the need for robust statistical analysis and the complexities of interpreting data in the financial world. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of investment management, the application of statistical methods to financial data, and the ongoing quest to understand the complexities of market behavior.

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