Performing technical analysis to predict Japan REITs' movement through ensemble learning

Loo, Wei Kang (2020) Performing technical analysis to predict Japan REITs' movement through ensemble learning. Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 38 (6). pp. 551-562.

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the ensemble learning models, such as the Random Forest and Extreme Gradient Boosting models, in predicting the direction of the Japan real estate investment trusts (J-REITs) at different return horizons, based on input obtained from various technical indicators.

Design/methodology/approach: This study measures the predictability of J-REITs with technical indicators by using different horizons of REITs' return and machine learning models. The ensemble learning models includes Random Forest and Extreme Gradient Boosting models while the return horizons of REITs ranging from 1 to 300 days. The results were further split into individual years to check for the consistency of the performance across time.

Findings: The Extreme Gradient Boosting appears to be the best method in improving forecast accuracy but not the trading return. A wider return horizons platform seemed to deliver a relatively better performance in both forecast accuracy and trading return, when compared to the return horizon of one.

Practical implications: It is recommended that the Extreme Gradient Boosting and Random Forest model be considered by practitioners for back-testing trading model. In addition, selecting different return horizons so as to achieve a better performance in trading/investment should also be considered.

Originality/value: The predictability of J-REITs using technical indicators was compared among different returns horizons and the models (Extreme Gradient Boosting and Random Forest).

Item ID: 63101
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1470-2002
Keywords: Japan, Random Forest, Extreme Gradient Boosting, Real estate investment trust, Return horizons, Technical analysis
Copyright Information: Copyright © 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited
Date Deposited: 13 May 2020 07:47
FoR Codes: 35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3502 Banking, finance and investment > 350208 Investment and risk management @ 100%
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