The Price of Asymmetric Dependence

Jamie Alcock*, Anthony Hatherley

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We examine the price of asymmetric dependence (AD) in the cross-section of US equities. Using a ß-invariant AD metric - the adjusted J statistic - we demonstrate that the return premium for AD is approximately 47% of the premium for ß. The premium for lower-tail AD is equivalent to 26% of the market risk premium and has been relatively constant through time. The discount associated with upper-tail AD is 29% of the market risk premium and has been increasing markedly in recent years. Our findings have substantial implications for the cost of capital, investor expectations, portfolio management and performance assessment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAssymetric Dependence in Finance
Subtitle of host publicationDiversification, Correlation and Portfolio Management in Market Downturns
PublisherWiley-VCH Verlag
Pages47-74
Number of pages28
ISBN (Electronic)9781119288992
ISBN (Print)9781119289012
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Mar 2017

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • J statistic
  • LTAD
  • Market risk premium
  • Price information
  • US equities
  • UTAD

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
  • General Business,Management and Accounting

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