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Stock Return Seasonality in the Emerging Malaysian Market

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This study investigates the existence of seasonality in Malaysias stock market. The study uses the monthly return data of the Kula Lumpur Stock Exchanges two indices - Composite Index and EMAS Index. After examining the stationarity of the two returns series, we specify a combined time series and regression model to find the monthly effect in stock returns. The study reveals evidence of the existence of seasonality in stock returns in Malaysia. The coefficients for several months are statistically significant. The average return for December is positive, and it is statistically significant in case of the Composite Index. A positive December return rules out the tax-loss selling hypothesis. In Malaysia there are no capital gain taxes for both resident and non- resident investors. The evidence of seasonality implies that the Malaysian stock market is not informationally efficient. Hence, investors may be able to time their share investments to improve returns.

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  • Pandey I M, 2002. "Stock Return Seasonality in the Emerging Malaysian Market," IIMA Working Papers WP2002-12-04, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Research and Publication Department.
    • Handle: RePEc:iim:iimawp:wp00055
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    1. Neharika Sobti, 2018. "Does Size, Value and Seasonal Effects Still Persist in Indian Equity Markets?," Vision, , vol. 22(1), pages 11-21, March.
    2. Satish K. Mittal & Sonal Jain, 2009. "Stock Market Behaviour: Evidences from Indian Market," Vision, , vol. 13(3), pages 19-29, July.
    3. Wong Pik Har & Lim Wei Chih, 2016. "Effects of Holidays on the Malaysian Stock Exchange," International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(2), pages 274-274, January.

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