Application of Markov chain to share price movement in Nigeria (1985–2019)

Abstract The study evaluates the movement of share prices in the Nigerian stock market. Markov chain approach provides a successful analysis and prediction of time-series data (1985–2019) which reflects Markov dependency. The probability $$\alpha$$ α and $$\beta$$ β was estimated, and the expectatio...

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Main Authors: Charles O. Manasseh, Nnah M. Iroha, Kingsley I. Okere, Ifeoma C. Nwakoby, Ogochukwu C. Okanya, Nnenna Nwonye, Onuselogu Odidi, Oliver I. Inyiama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-12-01
Series:Future Business Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43093-022-00168-y