Stock market return predictability: Google pessimistic sentiments versus fear gauge

This study aims at comparing Google Search Volume Indices (GSVIs—including market crash and bear market) and VIX (Investor Fear Gauge Index) in terms of explaining the S&P 500 returns. The VIX is found a more robust predictor of stock market returns than Google indices, and it does granger cause...

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Main Authors: Ume Habibah, Suresh Rajput, Ranjeeta Sadhwani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Cogent Economics & Finance
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2017.1390897