South African security market imperfections
Date
2006-03
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
In recent times many theories have surfaced posing challenging threats to the Efficient Market Hypothesis. We are entering an exciting era of financial economics fueled by the urge to have a better understanding of the intricate workings of financial markets. Many studies are emerging that investigate the relationship between stock market predictability and efficiency.
This paper studies the existence of calendar-based patterns in equity returns, price momentum and earnings momentum in the South African securities market. These phenomena are commonly referred to in the literature as security market imperfections, financial market puzzles and market anomalies. We provide evidence that suggests that they do exist in the South African context, which is consistent with findings in various international markets. A vast number of papers on the subject exist in the international arena. However, very few empirical studies on the South African market can be found in the public domain. We aim to contribute to the literature by investigating the South African case.
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Thesis (MComm (Statistics and Actuarial Science))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
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Dissertations -- Statistics and actuarial science, Theses -- Statistics and actuarial science, Securities -- South Africa, Stock exchanges -- South Africa, Efficient market theory, Stocks -- Prices -- South Africa