Expected Returns and Volatility in 135 Markets

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Expected Returns and Volatility in 135 Markets: Background

Tables

Performance, Volatility in 47 Countries with Equity Markets

Predicting Returns: Econometric Estimation

Hitting Times: Break-Even and Doubling for 135 Countries

Forecasting Volatility in 47 Countries with Equity Markets

Credit Risk and Political Risk: A Comparison

Graphs

Graphs of Political Risk, Economic Risk, Financial Risk and Credit Risk for 117 countries

Expected Returns vs. Beta: Graphic

Expected Returns vs. Volatility: Graphic:

Forecasted Returns: Three Models: Graphic

Forecasted Returns: Split Developing/Developed Sample: Graphic