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A comparison of Graham and Piotroski investment models using accounting information and efficacy measurement

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  • Nusrat Jahan

    (Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting & Information Systems, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka.)

  • John J. Cheh

    (Professor, George W. Daverio School of Accountancy, College of Business Administration, The University of Akron.)

  • Il-woon Kim

    (Professor, George W. Daverio School of Accountancy, College of Business Administration, The University of Akron. OH 44325.)

Abstract

We examine the investment models of Benjamin Graham and Joseph Piotroski and compare the efficacy of these two models by running backtest, using screening rules and ranking systems built in Portfolio 123. Using different combinations of screening rules and ranking systems, we also examine the performance of Piotroski and Graham investment models. We find that the combination of Piotroski and Graham investment models performs better than S&P 500. We also find that the Piotroski screening with Graham ranking generates the highest average annualized return among different combinations of screening rules and ranking systems analyzed in this paper. Overall, our results show a profound impact of accounting information on investor’s decision making.

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  • Nusrat Jahan & John J. Cheh & Il-woon Kim, 2016. "A comparison of Graham and Piotroski investment models using accounting information and efficacy measurement," Journal of Economic and Financial Studies (JEFS), LAR Center Press, vol. 4(1), pages 43-54, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:lrc:lareco:v:4:y:2016:i:1:p:43-54
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    Keywords

    Investment models; Ranking; Rebalancing periods; Screening.;
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    JEL classification:

    • M40 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - General
    • G1 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets
    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G17 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Financial Forecasting and Simulation

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