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An exploration of the persistence of UK unit trust performance

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  • Fletcher, Jonathan & Forbes, David, 2002. "An exploration of the persistence of UK unit trust performance," Journal of Empirical Finance, Elsevier, vol. 9(5), pages 475-493, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:empfin:v:9:y:2002:i:5:p:475-493
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