DYNAMIC MODELING FORECASTS OF EQUITY PRICE MOVEMENTS IN CASES OF INSIDER TRADING

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Published: Dec 19, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5750/jpm.v6i1.494
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insider trading evidence and counter evidence bullish/bearish graphical patterns dynamic modeling forecasts time varying cointegrated processes

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William Mallios

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Case studies examine the extent to which insider trades in financial markets are a reflection of publicly-based forecasts based on (1) candlestick charts and (2) adaptive drift modeling (ADM) of cointegrated time processes depicted in such charts. ADM accommodates both gradual Darwinian-type market drift and punctuated Gould-Eldridge-type drift associated with market volatility. Covariates in ADM may include mosaic variables, currently a main line of defense for those accused of insider trading. Empirical studies suggest varying degrees of uncertainty in distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate trading in terms of resulting price movements.

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