Return-Based Style Analysis in Australian Funds

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Robert W. Faff

Corvinus University Budapest; University of Queensland; Bond University

Philip Gharghori

Monash University

Bonnie Ip

BPM Financial Modelling

Annette Nguyen

Deakin University

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Date Written: June 17, 2015

Abstract

This study applies return-based style analysis to a sample of Australian managed and superannuation funds, seeking to compare their asset allocation strategies across different style groups. Style analysis is performed using a rolling window estimation technique. As expected, riskier fund classes are more exposed to the riskier benchmarks. Further, differences in institutional and legal settings lead the managers of managed and superannuation funds to invest differently, with the latter employing a more conservative investment strategy despite having longer investment horizons.

Keywords: Style analysis; managed funds; superannuation funds; fund performance

JEL Classification: G11, G15

Suggested Citation

Faff, Robert W. and Gharghori, Philip and Ip, Bonnie and Nguyen, Annette, Return-Based Style Analysis in Australian Funds (June 17, 2015). Multinational Finance Journal, Vol. 16, No. 3/4, p. 155-188, 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2619771

Robert W. Faff

Corvinus University Budapest ( email )

Fovam ter 8.
Budapest
Hungary

University of Queensland ( email )

St Lucia
Brisbane, Queensland 4072
Australia

Bond University ( email )

Gold Coast, QLD 4229
Australia

Philip Gharghori (Contact Author)

Monash University ( email )

Wellington Road
Melbourne, 3800
Australia
+61399059247 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://research.monash.edu/en/persons/philip-gharghori

Bonnie Ip

BPM Financial Modelling ( email )

Melbourne
Australia

Annette Nguyen

Deakin University ( email )

75 Pigdons Road
Victoria, Victoria 3216
Australia

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