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An Unbiased Estimator of the N-Period Relative

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  • Huang, Cliff J.

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Define Rt as the ratio of the value of an asset at the end of the tthperiod to its value at the end of the previous period. Rt is then a one-period relative equal to unity plus the interest rate. Assume that Rt is an independent, normally distributed random variable with mean μ and nonzero variance σ2. Rt is then observed aswhere the disturbance term ∈t t is independently and normally distributed with mean zero and variance σ2. To assess the long-term expected rate of return of the asset, it is desirable to estimate its expected increment in value of the one-period relative raised to the Nth power, i.e., μN.

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  • Huang, Cliff J., 1977. "An Unbiased Estimator of the N-Period Relative," Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Cambridge University Press, vol. 12(3), pages 505-507, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jfinqa:v:12:y:1977:i:03:p:505-507_02
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