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Stock Selection Based on Cluster Analysis

Newton Da Costa Jr, Federal University of Santa Catarina
Jefferson Cunha, Federal University of Santa Catarina
Sergio Da Silva, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Abstract

We put forward a technique based on cluster analysis to group stocks in spot markets according to a risk−return criterion. We show how an informed investor will make money using the cluster analysis to select stocks of major companies from North and South America.

Suggested Citation

Newton Da Costa Jr, Jefferson Cunha, and Sergio Da Silva. "Stock Selection Based on Cluster Analysis" Economics Bulletin 13.1 (2005): 1-9.