DOES LEVERAGE PAY OFF? THE CASE OF EQUITY-LEVERAGED MUTUAL FUNDS

In this study we examine the risk-adjusted performance of a sample of U.S.-based enhanced index mutual funds that use leverage with the goal of generating return-multiples of its benchmark.  We study equity-leverage funds that follow four major market indices, that is the Dow Jones Industrial Avera...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Javier Rodriguez, Herminio Romero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tuwhera Open Access Publisher 2023-10-01
Series:Applied Finance Letters
Online Access:https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/applied-finance-letters/article/view/675