Market anomalies are price movements or patterns in financial markets that deviate from the predictions of efficient market theory. The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) posits that asset prices reflect all available information, meaning that it should be impossible to consistently achieve higher returns than average without taking on additional risk.
Market anomalies can include phenomena such as calendar effects (like the January effect), size effects (where smaller companies outperform larger ones), and value effects (where undervalued stocks yield higher returns). These anomalies suggest that markets are not always efficient, as certain predictable patterns or behaviors can be identified by investors.
The existence of market anomalies challenges the idea that markets are rational and fully efficient, implying that psychological biases, behavioral finance principles, or external factors can lead to mispricing of securities. Understanding market anomalies can provide opportunities for investors to exploit mispriced assets and enhance returns, although the identification and exploitation of these anomalies can also carry risks.
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