Performance Of Equity Mutual Funds Research Articles

The Persistence of Equity Mutual Fund Performance: Further Evidence from an Emerging Economy

This study evaluates the persistence of performance of actively managed, equity-based mutual funds in Nigeria using monthly net asset values (NAVs) of 30 funds obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission over 10 years from 2012 to 2021. We employed a non-parametric technique based on the Contingency Table to test for performance persistence, using the Cross-Product Ratio (CPR) and the Rank Correlation statistics. Evidence shows that mutual funds do not exhibit performance persistence, and the performance of loser funds does not repeat, hence past performance does not predict future performance. Therefore, we recommend that retail investors (and their advisers) should not rely on historical performance to select mutual funds as an investment vehicle. This study provides valuable insight into the performance of actively managed funds in Nigeria and contributes to the ongoing debate about the efficiency of the financial markets and the role of active fund management. It suggests that investors might be better off with passive investment management strategies, given the lack of persistence in the performance of actively managed funds.

Assessing Energy Mutual Funds: Performance, Risks, and Managerial Skills

This study investigates the risk-adjusted performance of energy equity mutual funds across a 23-year period, employing the Cumulative Wealth Index (CWI) to gauge their long-term performance relative to benchmark indices. Despite inherent volatility due to the energy sector’s cyclical nature, these funds consistently outperformed benchmarks based on monthly returns, showcasing resilience amid market fluctuations. However, challenges emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with notable improvements post-vaccination. Utilizing a multi-factor model, the research highlights the interconnectivity of energy equity mutual funds with broader market movements and systemic factors. Despite their primary focus on the energy sector, these funds exhibit sensitivity to larger market trends, rendering them susceptible to market dynamics. Additionally, an assessment of portfolio manager expertise reveals some proficiency in security selection post-vaccinations against COVID-19.

MUTUAL FUND PERFORMANCE IN A BULLISH MARKET DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

Active funds vs passive funds represent one of the most prominent investment decisions that ought to be undertaken by investors over the decades. Our paper seeks to offer an insight into the average performance of equity mutual funds during the period when there were roughly 70 ‘all-time-highs’ recorded by S&P 500 amid the COVID-19 health crisis. Additionally, our paper aims to explore the robustness and persistence of the explanatory powers of Morningstar sustainability globes, ratings from agencies and growth tilt during the health crisis. Our results indicated that the benchmark indexes seemed to dominate mutual funds in most cases during our sampling period. The ratings from Morningstar and/or Lipper together with growth investing appeared to be ideal elements to contemplate when making investment decisions during the COVID-19 health crisis.

Can equity mutual funds outperform the benchmark and simple passive portfolios?

This study evaluates the risk-adjusted performance of equity mutual funds in Nigeria against the market benchmark and two alternative passive portfolios available to investors. Data on monthly net asset values (NAVs) of 30 actively managed, equity-based mutual funds that operated in Nigeria between 2012 and 2021 were collected and analyzed. Risk-adjusted performance measures including the Treynor ratio, Sharpe ratio, Jensen’s alpha, information ratio, Modigliani–Modigliani (M2) measure, Sortino ratio, and the Fama-French 3-factor regression model are used to evaluate the performance of mutual funds. Evidence shows that the Nigerian equity mutual fund portfolio does not deliver excess risk-adjusted returns, and underperforms the three simple passive portfolios against which it was benchmarked. However, mutual fund portfolios provide robust, low-cost diversification benefits and could be considered as part of a well-diversified portfolio of assets. This study explores investment strategies, with practical implications for investors, industry professionals, regulation, and academia. It provides a useful guide to retail investors and their advisers on managing their investment portfolios in the Nigerian stock market. In addition, it validates the veracity of the efficient-market hypothesis (EMH), implying that, on average, seeking alpha is, perhaps, a futile effort.

Equity Mutual Fund Performance Dynamics: Analyzing Volatility, Sensitivity, and RiskAdjusted Returns Before, During and After COVID-19 Pandemic

Equity Mutual Fund Performance Dynamics: Analyzing Volatility, Sensitivity, and RiskAdjusted Returns Before, During and After COVID-19 Pandemic

Effects of Exchange Rate on Performance of Equity Funds in Kenya

In recent years, Kenya has witnessed significant growth in both the quantity and scale of diversified equity mutual funds. Despite this expansion, their performance has not surpassed that of their benchmark, specifically the market return on a risk-adjusted basis. This assessment is based on various performance measures, including the Sharpe ratio. Poor performance of mutual funds in Kenya discourages individual and corporate investors, in addition to hindering the realization of Vision 2030. Investors believe that information on past performance can be used to predict future performance. The extent to which macro-economic variables affect the performance of mutual funds is unclear. Some scholars show a positive correlation, while others show a negative correlation between the variables. Other factors that had an impact on the overall economic climate, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the uncertainty in Kenya's political environment as a result of its general elections, made the situation even more unpredictable. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the exchange rate on the performance of equity mutual funds in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive and correlational research design. The target population was 23 equity funds licensed by the Capital Market Authority, of which eleven were sampled through a census. The study relied on secondary data from the Central Bank of Kenya, the Capital Markets Authority, and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics between 2018 and 2022. Panel data analysis was used. Descriptive statistics, encompassing measures such as mean and standard deviation, were employed in the analysis. Additionally, inferential statistics, specifically panel regression, were conducted. A static linear panel model was constructed to elucidate the relationship between independent variables and the dependent variable, which in this context is financial performance. The data was organized and presented in tables. Notably, the results indicated a noteworthy negative relationship between the exchange rate and the financial performance of equity funds. The findings of this research are of great importance to policymakers, managers of equity funds, and the scholarly community at large. It will be of significance to researchers and future scholars who might need to refer to it and build on it for further research. The study recommended that equity fund managers should invest in both domestic and foreign portfolios to diversify the risk associated with exchange rates.

Equity mutual fund performance Risk factors

Equity mutual fund performance Risk factors

Membandingkan Kinerja Reksadana Syariah di Indonesia (Periode 2016-2020)

The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of Islamic equity mutual funds in 2016-2020 using the Sharpe method. Treynor, and Jensen. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative research. The type of data used is secondary data. From the results of the study found differences in performance values using the three. Using the Sharpe method, almost all Islamic stock mutual funds have negative performance values in 2016-2020. Only the Syariah Mutual Fund Lautandhana, while the Batavia Mutual Fund Syariah Shares have the lowest performance values. Using the Treynor method, the 2017-2020 observation period was all negative, whereas in 2016, the Lautandhana Saham Syariah mutual fund performed positively. Mutual Fund Batavia Dana Saham Syariah has the best performance value, Sucorinvest Sharia Equity Fund has the lowest performance value. Using the Jensen method, during the 2016-2020 observation period, all of them had positive performance values. The Mandiri Investa-Attractive Syariah Mutual Fund has the highest performance value, and the Cipta Syariah Equity Mutual Fund has the lowest performance value.

Stock Selection and Market Timing Ability to Increase Indonesia's Equity Mutual Fund Performance

This study investigates the effect of stock selection, market timing, and fund size on the mutual fund’s performance with Covid-19 as a moderating variable. The sample data is limited to the listed conventional mutual funds supervised by the financial service authorization from 2014 to 2021, denominated in Rupiah currency, have a complete report, and have more than Rp 350 billion in fund equities. The sample data implements twenty-eight of the listed conventional mutual funds and is examined by a random method of Panel data multi-regression with moderated regression analysis (MRA). The result shows that market timing positively affects, and Covid-19 can enhance the effect of stock selection on the mutual fund’s performance. Meanwhile, stock selection, fund size, and Covid-19 do not affect the mutual fund’s performance. Covid-19 cannot moderate the effect of market timing and fund size on the mutual fund’s performance. Fund managers highlight market timing as a crucial indicator of obtaining more returns, and Covid-19 is the best moment to select and collect potential stock at affordable prices and trade them to get more returns after the crisis. DOI: 10.26905/jkdp.v27i4.11047

The impact of mutual funds’ ESG scores on their financial performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. A data envelopment analysis

Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of mutual funds during the COVID-19 pandemic with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The main research question is whether mutual fund performance differs with respect to the level of the mutual fund’s ESG score. Design/methodology/approach The data set contains global fund data, and mutual fund performance is analyzed using two types of data envelopment analysis (DEA) models: the DEA portfolio index (DPEI) and the range direction measure (RDM) DEA. Propensity score matching and logistic regression are also applied. Findings The results reveal that: nonequity mutual funds present significantly higher performance compared to the performance of equity mutual funds; mutual funds with high ESG scores are associated with significantly higher performance compared to those with low to medium ESG scores; funds with high ESG scores experience higher performance irrespective of their type; and efficiency scores derived from the RDM DEA are significantly higher than those derived from the DPEI model. Research limitations/implications Investors, fund managers and market participants can benefit from the findings of this study and improve their investment decision-making process, including more sustainable funds in their portfolios. Regulators and policymakers should further promote or even require the inclusion of more sustainable investments in the financial products offered by institutional investors. The main limitation of the study is related to data availability regarding the ESG score of mutual funds. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that provides robust evidence in support of a positive association between ESG scores and mutual fund performance during the pandemic-induced crisis applying a DEA methodology.

KOMPARASI REKSADANA SAHAM KONVENSIONAL DENGAN REKSADANA SAHAM SYARIAH

This study aims to determine whether there is a difference between the performance of Islamic mutual funds and conventional mutual funds in bullish and bearish market trends. The analytical method used is the mean difference test uses the independent sample t-test method, through the SPSS program by comparing the Jensen and Treynor indices. The samples of this study were 15 conventional mutual funds and 15 sharia mutual funds based on the highest achieved NAV. in each period 2017 as a bullish trend period and the 2020 period as a bearish trend period.
 Based on the Jensen index by Independent sample t-test in 2017 (bullish trend), there is a significant difference between the performance of conventional stock mutual funds and the performance of Islamic stock mutual funds and the performance of conventional stock mutual funds is better than Sharia, while in the 2020 (Bearish trend) there is no differene between performance of conventional equity mutual funds and performance of Islamic equity mutual funds. Based on the Treynor index by independent sample t-test in both bullish and bearish periods, there is no difference between the performance of conventional equity funds and the performance of Islamic equity funds

STUDI KOMPARATIF KINERJA REKSADANA SAHAM SYARIAH DAN KONVENSIONAL STUDI KASUS DI INDONESIA

This study aims to determine whether there is a difference between the performance of conventional and sharia mutual funds and to find out the difference between the sharia index (JII) and the conventional index (IHSG). The population of this research is all stock mutual funds that cooperate with Indo Premier Sekuritas. Based on the purposive sampling method, there were 65 samples consisting of 14 Islamic stock mutual funds and 51 conventional stock mutual funds. Empirical results show that the performance of Islamic mutual funds is lower than that of conventional mutual funds. In addition, the performance of Islamic and conventional equity mutual funds is better than JII and JCI.

Performance of Equity Mutual Funds considering ESG investments, Financial Constraints, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Performance of Equity Mutual Funds considering ESG investments, Financial Constraints, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Canadian-based Equity Mutual Fund Performance, 2008-2022

Canadian-based Equity Mutual Fund Performance, 2008-2022

Mutual Fund Performance: Impact of Stock Market, Interest Rates, and Inflation.

This quantitative study investigates the relationship between the Composite Stock Price Index (JCI), interest rates, inflation, and the performance of equity mutual funds listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2017-2020 period. Secondary data from various literature sources, official websites, and company reports were utilized. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal that both JCI and interest rates significantly influence the performance of stock mutual funds, whereas inflation exhibits a negative but statistically insignificant effect. Moreover, when considered together, JCI, interest rates, and inflation collectively impact the performance of equity funds. These outcomes highlight the importance of considering macroeconomic factors, specifically the stock market and interest rate dynamics, in assessing and managing the performance of equity mutual funds.
 Highlights:
 
 Stock market and interest rates significantly impact equity mutual fund performance.
 Inflation has a negative but statistically insignificant effect on mutual fund performance.
 Considering macroeconomic factors is crucial for assessing and managing equity mutual fund performance.
 
 Keywords: Stock Market Performance, Interest Rates, Inflation, Equity Mutual Funds, Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).

APAKAH SUKU BUNGA SBI DAN INFLASI BERDAMPAK TERHADAP KINERJA REKSA DANA SAHAM DI INDONESIA

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of interest rates SBI and Inflation on the performance of Sham Mutual Funds. This research uses Monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) of equity mutual funds registered with the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), as well as monthly data on SBI Interest Rates and Inflation obtained from Bank Indonesia monthly report. By using purposive sampling method selected fourteen equity mutual funds that are active and always exist in five years research to analyze as sample. Indicators used in Determining the performance of equity mutual funds is the Sharpe ratio method. Statistical test that used in this research is multiple regression test. Research result shows that the SBI Interest Rate and Inflation have a positive and significant effect on the performance of equity funds.

Analisis Kinerja Reksa Dana Saham Konvensional dengan Metode Jensen’s Alpha, Sortino dan Snail Trail Periode 2017-2021

This study aims to analyze the performance of conventional equity mutual funds using jensen's Alpha, Sortino, and Snail Trail methods for the period 2017 to 2021 and can provide information and consideration regarding equity mutual funds. The measurement methods used in analyzing the performance of conventional stock mutual funds are Jensen's Alpha, Sortino, and Snail Trail. The sample used was 32 conventional stock mutual funds with a period of 5 years 2017-2021. The benchmark for stock mutual funds used for comparison is JCI. The data collection technique uses the purposive sampling method. Data analysis techniques in this study used the Mann Whitney U-test. The results showed that the performance of conventional equity mutual funds using Jensen's Alpha and Sortino methods had significant differences. The performance of conventional equity mutual funds using Jensen's Alpha and Sortino methods has significant differences and has superior performance compared to market performance. The results of snail trail show that the performance of conventional equity mutual funds is in quadrants 2 and 3. Equity mutual funds located in quadrant 2 have a relatively high value of return and risk and each stock mutual fund located in quadrant 3 has a relatively low return with high risk. The more often the snail trail of stock mutual funds is located in 3rd quarter, it is likely that investors will switch to other types of mutual funds.

Do manager characteristics matter in equity mutual fund performance? New evidence based on the double-adjusted alpha

Numerous studies investigate the relationships between fund manager characteristics and fund performance. However, most evaluate fund performance by using traditional factor alphas, such as the Fama–French–Carhart four- and six-factor alphas. In the present study, we analyze data from Taiwanese equity mutual funds from January 2009 to December 2018 and reevaluate the relationships between fund manager characteristics (namely gender, education level, and tenure) and fund performance by using a recently proposed performance measure: the double-adjusted alpha. Double-adjusted alphas reflect fund manager skill more accurately than do the traditional four- or six-factor alphas because they control for returns attributable to fund holding characteristics. In contrast to the fact that team management has become the dominant management structure in the U.S. recently, domestic mutual funds in Taiwan are all managed by solo managers, and one manager can manage more than one fund. This solitary working environment in Taiwan's domestic fund industry motivates us to re-examine the relationship between fund performance and characteristics of these solitary managers at the manager level but through using the recently developed double-adjusted alpha method.Our results indicate that female fund managers tend to achieve higher double-adjusted alphas than do male competitors, with the difference remaining significant over the 1, 6, and 12 months following the initial ranking month. Managers' education level and tenure do not have any statistically significant effect on either the double-adjusted four- or six-factor alpha values. However, using the traditional factor alpha measures would lead to different and misleading results. In contrast to the current literature, our findings provide new insights into the relationships between fund manager characteristics and fund performance.

Performance and risk of Brazilian equity mutual funds in the context of the covid-19 pandemic

The goal of this research was to analyze how Brazilian equity investment funds behaved during the Covid-19 period. The analysis was divided into 3 sub-periods: (i) pre-crisis (2019-10-03 to 2020-01-31); (ii) crash (2020-02-19 to 2020-03-23); (iii) and recovery (2020-03-24 to 2020-04-30. The main results showed that during the crash period, in all the categories, more than 50% of the funds obtained a return superior to that of the IBRX100. However, in the recovery period, the scenario is reversed and the vast majority of funds start to underperform the index. However, when performance is analyzed from the perspective of multifactor risk models, it is possible to identify positive alpha generation during the pre-crisis period and negative (destruction of value) during the crash period. In addition, when examining fund flows, it can be seen that there was no "run on the fund" phenomenon to redeem the shares. Actually, in the analyzed period, the inflows surpassed the redemptions. This may indicate that the fund investors are financially more educated and that he or she acted with more caution when waiting for a less turbulent moment. The article concludes that the industry was coming from an excellent performance in the pre-crisis period, which was interrupted by a period of value destruction during the moment of the greatest turmoil, and that, finally, during the recovery period, the performance was below the market index, but without generating or destructing significant value.

The Geography of Subadvisors, Managerial Structure, and the Performance of International Equity Mutual Funds

Abstract We study whether subadvising abroad provides an information advantage that improves the performance of international equity mutual funds. We find that it does not. In fact, internationally outsourced funds underperform on a risk-adjusted basis by up to 162 bps annually. The underperformance is concentrated in funds managed by single subadvisors, who are less likely to be terminated after poor performance compared to funds with multiple subadvisors. We dissect fund performance by the location of its subadvisors and find that international subadvisors underperform primarily in their local holdings. Finally, we show that the industry is nonetheless on a path toward equilibrium. (JEL G11, G12, G14, G15, G23). Authors have furnished an Internet Appendix, which is available on the Oxford University Press Web site next to the link to the final published paper online.