Research Magazine 2018

Executive Takeaways

■ We used a novel machine-learning methodology to mine qualitative observations in financial analysts’ reports that convey information about a company’s future performance. ■ A trading strategy using qualitative aspects of financial analysts’ reports generates positive returns. ■ Historical financial and nonfinancial performance discussions provide the most predictive power.

Marcus Caylor, Associate Professor of Accounting

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