Meaning of lead-lag | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A cross-correlation of one leading variable with the values of another lagging variable at later times.
   attributive, often, uncountable, usually
2. In helicopters, the movement of main rotor blades in the plane of rotation due to the inward and outward shifting of their centres of gravity as they flap up and down.
   uncountable, usually

Examples

“Some of these studies, based on behavioural finance, state that the information diffusion process⟳ is relevant in the predictability of stock⟳ prices. The rate of reaction to news plays an important role in the lead-lag effect.”

“We utilize robust lead-lag indicators to uncover the origin of price discovery and we propose⟳ an econometric model⟳ exploiting that effect with level 1 data of limit⟳ order⟳ books (LOB).”

“Whereas industry lead-lag effects were stronger among small, thinly traded stocks with low analyst coverage, geographic lead-lags were unrelated to these proxies for investor scrutiny.”

“We realize⟳ that the lead-lag relationship is a "strategy-enhancer," but not a strategy in itself.”

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