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Measuring the Relevance of Factors on Cross-Sectional Returns with Decision Trees

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This study is concerned with new ways to identify and analyse the factors on cross-sectional returns in financial markets with respect to their time-variability. Therefore, classification and regression trees and conventional regression models are applied. This study uses data on the S&P 500 from 1999 to 2019. Empirical findings show high time variability of factors on cross-sectional returns. The high level of time-variability is not dependent on the applied model. It is also shown that CARTs and conventional regression models have low power when it comes to identifying the factors on cross-sectional returns or predicting the returns themself.

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  • Paul Felix Reiter, 2023. "Measuring the Relevance of Factors on Cross-Sectional Returns with Decision Trees," Applied Economics and Finance, Redfame publishing, vol. 10(4), pages 14-25, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:aefjnl:v:10:y:2023:i:4:p:14-25
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