This paper establishes the limiting distributions of orthogonalized and nonorthogonalized impulse response functions in panel vector autoregressions with a fixed time dimension. The autoregressive parameters are estimated using the GMM estimators based on the first differenced equations and the...

In this paper, we examine the ability of hedge funds and funds of hedge funds to generate absolute returns using fund level data. Based on the comparison of the empirical distributions of the holding period returns of hedge funds, a U.S. stock index and a U.S. bond index, we classify hedge funds...

We provide a first look at the performance of Chinese open-end mutual funds from 2001 to 2008 using data from a high quality mutual fund database provided by the GTA Information Technology Co., Ltd. From daily return data, we find that some Chinese open-end mutual funds can provide statistically...

In this paper, we use the matching emerging stock and bond market indices to examine the hedge fund returns in different emerging markets. Additionally, we show that including a simple day-to-day market volatility measure in our model helps to improve its explanatory power. Our results indicate...

The HODL ideology overgeneralizes the buy-and-hold strategy for risky assets, leading to potential harm in investor wealth accumulation and investor-advisor relations. It originates from misunderstandings of financial theories, empirical evidence, technical analysis, and market timing. I provide...