Nonparametric testing for long-horizon predictability with persistent covariates

Jin Lee

Journal of Nonparametric Statistics, 2014, vol. 26, issue 2, 359-372

Abstract: We propose a testing procedure for long-horizon predictability via kernel-based nonparametric estimators of long-run covariances between multiperiod returns and persistent covariates. Asymptotic properties of the proposed tests are studied. As for implementation of the test, sieve bootstrap methods are employed to obtain reasonable approximation to the sample distribution of the test statistics. Monte Carlo simulations are conducted to verify the theoretical conjecture. Empirical analysis, using US monthly data from 1929 to 2011, are presented for testing stock return predictability of some forecasting financial variables. Long-term interest rates, unlike default spreads or price-earning ration, are found to show some forecasting power.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1080/10485252.2013.870173

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