A Frequency-Domain Alternative to Long-Horizon Regressions with Application to Return Predictability
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This paper aims at improved accuracy in testing for long-run predictability in noisy series, such as stock market returns. Long-horizon regressions have previously been the dominant approach in this area. We suggest an alternative method that yields more accurate results. We find evidence of predictability in S&P 500 returns even when the confidence intervals are constructed using model-free methods based on subsampling. JEL Classification Numbers: C12, C14, G12, G14, E47
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