Modified quality, short-term reversal, and value investing
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2025
Publication Title
Journal of Financial Research
Abstract
We introduce two innovative investment strategies: modified quality ((Formula presented.)) and modified cheapness ((Formula presented.)) investing. Both strategies significantly outperform traditional quality, short-term reversal, and value investing approaches. The (Formula presented.) strategy identifies market-validated quality, while (Formula presented.) exploits short-term reversals and value signals, filtering out undervalued but fundamentally weak firms. Superior performance stems from blending fundamental information with market perceptions, incorporating industry effects, and market-timing dynamics. Transaction cost analysis reveals that realistic costs substantially narrow return spreads, underscoring the importance of effective cost management.
DOI
10.1111/jfir.70019
Recommended Citation
Jiang, Xiaoquan and Lu, Xiaomeng, "Modified quality, short-term reversal, and value investing" (2025). Faculty and Staff Works. 957.
https://kb.gcsu.edu/fac-staff/957