Examination of the Predictive Power of Fama-French Five-Factor Model by the Inclusion of Skewness Coefficient: Evidence of Iranian Stock Market

Journal Title: International Journal of Finance and Managerial Accounting - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 6

Abstract

Due to the complexity of financial markets and specialization of investment, the investors in financial markets need tools, methods and models by which they can choose the best investment and the most appropriate portfolios. Fama-French Five-Factor Model (FFFFM) is one of the newest methods among various methods for financial asset pricing and prediction of stock returns. The main aim of this research is to investigate the improved predictability of returns by inclusion ofthe skewness variable to FFFFM. The statistical population of this study consists of all manufacturing companies listed in Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) during 2003-2014. 75 companies selected by random sampling method. The results of panel data test of FFFFM indicate the positive significant effects of book to market value ratio, size, growth opportunity, and profitability but a negative significant effect of the investment variable. By inclusion of the skewness variable in the FFFFM model, the negative effects of investment variable becomes positive. Also, skewness variable indicates a significant positive impact and that this inclusion improved the predictability of firm returns.

Authors and Affiliations

Shahla Rowshandel Rowshandel, Ali Asghar Anvary Rostamy, Iraj Noravesh, Roya Darabi

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Shahla Rowshandel Rowshandel, Ali Asghar Anvary Rostamy, Iraj Noravesh, Roya Darabi (2017). Examination of the Predictive Power of Fama-French Five-Factor Model by the Inclusion of Skewness Coefficient: Evidence of Iranian Stock Market. International Journal of Finance and Managerial Accounting, 2(6), 71-78. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-535345