Getting the Target Right in Return Prediction
“Using a large international panel of equities from 35 markets over 1994 to 2024, we compare transformations applied to stock characteristics and target returns.”
AssetEquities
StrategyMachine learning
GeographyGlobal
Sample window1994–2024
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