Stability, asymmetry and seasonality of fund performance: An analysis of Australian Multisector managed funds

Journal of Business Finance and Accounting

Volumn 31, Issue 3-4, 2004, Pages 539-578

  Holmes, Kathryn A ^a   Faff, Robert W ^a  

^a MONASH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 33646740961     PISSN: 0306686X     EISSN: 14685957     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.0306-686X.2004.00549.x     Document Type: Article

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