Investment Performance of International Mutual Funds

Authors

  • William G. Droms Georgetown University
  • David A. Walker Georgetown University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/1057-0810(95)90036-5

Abstract

In this paper we add several new perspectives to the growing body of empirical evidence on the investment performance of international mutua1 funds by applying a pooled cross- sectional/time-series regression methodology to a large data base over an extended period. Risk-adjusted and unadjusted investment returns are not related to whether a fund is load or no-load, and asset size, expense ratios, and turnover rates are not related to investment performance. We find no reward for paying a load fee when investing in mutual funds. It is noteworthy that performance is not affected by fund size, given the explosive growth of international mutual funds. The Journal of Financial Research, Spring 1994 , XVII(I):l-14. (Reprinted with permission of The Journal of Financial  Research.)

Published

1995-06-30

How to Cite

Droms, W. G., & Walker , D. A. (1995). Investment Performance of International Mutual Funds. Financial Services Review, 4(1), 67. https://doi.org/10.1016/1057-0810(95)90036-5

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (1995): Financial Services Review

Section

Abstracts of Articles on Individual Financial Management

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