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Dynamic Portfolio Choice and Asset Pricing with Narrow Framing and Probability Weighting

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  • Enrico G. DE GIORGI

    (University of St. Gallen, Swiss Finance Institute and University of Lugano)

  • Shane LEGG

    (University College London and University of Lugano)

Abstract

This paper extends the model with narrow framing suggested by Barberis and Huang (2009) to also account for probability weighting and a convex-concave value function in the specification of cumulative prospect theory preferences on narrowly framed assets. We show that probability weighting is needed in order that investors reduce their holding of narrowly framed risky assets in the presence of negative skewness and high Sharpe ratios, which are typ- ical characteristics of stock index returns. The model with framing and probability weighting can thus explain the stock participation puzzle under realistic assumptions on stock market returns. We also show that a convex-concave value function generates wealth effects that are consistent with empirical observations on stock market participation. Finally, we address the asset pricing implications of probability weighting in the model with narrow framing and show that in the case of negative skewness the equity premium of narrowly framed assets is much higher than when probability weighting is not taken into account.

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  • Enrico G. DE GIORGI & Shane LEGG, 2009. "Dynamic Portfolio Choice and Asset Pricing with Narrow Framing and Probability Weighting," Swiss Finance Institute Research Paper Series 09-25, Swiss Finance Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:chf:rpseri:rp0925
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    Keywords

    Narrow framing; cumulative prospect theory; probability weighting function; negative skewness; simulation methods;
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    JEL classification:

    • D1 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior
    • D8 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty
    • G11 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Portfolio Choice; Investment Decisions
    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates

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