A Frequency-Domain Alternative to Long-Horizon Regressions with Application to Return Predictability

21 Pages Posted: 26 Jul 2013

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Natalia Sizova

Bing Ads Marketplace, Microsoft

Date Written: July 24, 2013

Abstract

This paper aims at improved accuracy in testing for long-run predictability in noisy series, such as stock market returns. Long-horizon regressions have previously been the dominant approach in this area. We suggest an alternative method that yields more accurate results. We find evidence of predictability in S&P 500 returns even when the con fidence intervals are constructed using model-free methods based on sub-sampling.

Keywords: Predictive regressions, semiparametric methods, local-to-unity, long memory, long-horizon regressions, subsampling

JEL Classification: C12, C14, G12, G14, E47

Suggested Citation

Sizova, Natalia, A Frequency-Domain Alternative to Long-Horizon Regressions with Application to Return Predictability (July 24, 2013). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2297934 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2297934

Natalia Sizova (Contact Author)

Bing Ads Marketplace, Microsoft ( email )

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Bellevue, WA 98004
United States

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