EBK INVESTMENTS
EBK INVESTMENTS
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781259357480
Author: Bodie
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 26, Problem 4PS
Summary Introduction

To select:

In the performance evaluation of hedge funds, the most relevant statement for explaining problems of survivorship bias and backfill bias.

Introduction:

Survivorship bias means non-performing securities are excluded and reported which lead to a change in an index.

Backfill bias means performing securities included and reported in the index which leads to change in an index.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
How much do investor psychology and market sentiment play into stock price movements? Do these emotional reactions having a bigger impact on short-term swings, or do they also shape long-term trends in a meaningful way?
Explain The business of predatory tax return preparation, including: How they deceive the working poor,The marketing tactics the preparers use, and Other than paying high fees, what negative impact can the use of these unqualified and unregulated preparers have on the taxpayer?
Explain the changes in tax return preparation you would like to see in Alabama, based on what has been successful in other states.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Personal Finance
Finance
ISBN:9781337669214
Author:GARMAN
Publisher:Cengage