A Single-Factor Consumption-Based Asset Pricing Model



Delikouras, Stefanos and Kostakis, Alexandros
(2019) A Single-Factor Consumption-Based Asset Pricing Model. Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, 54 (2). pp. 789-827.

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Abstract

We propose a single-factor asset pricing model based on an indicator function of consumption growth being less than its endogenous certainty equivalent. This certainty equivalent is derived from generalized disappointment-aversion preferences, and it is located approximately 1 standard deviation below the conditional mean of consumption growth. Our single-factor model can explain the cross section of expected returns for size, value, reversal, profitability, and investment portfolios at least as well as the Fama–French multifactor models. Our results show strong empirical support for asymmetric preferences and question the effectiveness of the smooth utility framework, which is traditionally used in consumption-based asset pricing.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: 3502 Banking, Finance and Investment, 35 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 08 Oct 2018 10:47
Last Modified: 20 Jun 2024 16:37
DOI: 10.1017/S0022109018000819
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3027120