Skewness preferences—preferences toward low-probability, high-impact risks—are crucial determinants of economic behavior. This paper defines first- and higher-order skewness preferences and shows that the order of skewness preference captures the importance of skewness relative to mean and...

This online appendix (OA) contains proofs and additional results to the paper Ebert and Karehnke (2021) “Skewness Preferences in Choice under Risk.” Online Appendix OA.1 shows the proofs of the results in the main text. Online Appendix OA.2 studies behavioral implications of the orders of...

We draw on the skewness literature to propose regression-based performance evaluation tests designed for investments with option-like returns. These tests deliver conclusions valid for all risk-averse mean-variance-skewness investors and can better account for non-linearities in returns than...

Several theoretical studies suggest that coordination problems can cause arbitrageur crowding to push asset prices beyond fundamental value as investors feedback trade on each others' demands. Using this logic we develop a crowding model for momentum returns that predicts tail risk when...