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Estimating Market Model Betas: A Comparison of Random Coefficient Methods and Their Ability to Correctly Identify Random Variation

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  • Bill McDonald

    (College of Business, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556)

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When estimating market model betas using random coefficient methods, the rather fine distinction between significance or insignificance, as argued in recent studies, overlooks two important factors. First, the maximum likelihood method has not been tested in comparison to the generalized least squares approximation. Second, and more importantly, the ability of these methodologies to correctly identify a known random coefficient process has not been examined in the context of the market model. Using both simulations and subsequent empirical tests, this study shows that, for reasonable levels of variation in beta, neither method can consistently identify a random coefficient process. These results suggest that the nominal level of significant random coefficients previously observed could be indicative of a much more predominant phenomenon.

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  • Bill McDonald, 1985. "Estimating Market Model Betas: A Comparison of Random Coefficient Methods and Their Ability to Correctly Identify Random Variation," Management Science, INFORMS, vol. 31(11), pages 1403-1408, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:inm:ormnsc:v:31:y:1985:i:11:p:1403-1408
    DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.31.11.1403
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    1. Mahmoud Haddad & Ghassem Homaifar & Said Elfakhani & Hikmat Ahmedov, 2008. "Intertemporal Test of Beta Stationarity Performance of Islamic Sector Structured Mutual Funds," Working Papers 427, Economic Research Forum, revised 09 Jan 2008.

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