IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ASSET PRICING MODELS: FROM CAPM TO ADVANCED FACTOR-BASED MODELS

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J.SAHAYA SHABU , E. JOSEPH RUBERT, J DIVYA MERRY MALAR

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This article provides a comprehensive overview of asset pricing models, which are widely used in finance to determine the appropriate prices and expected returns of various financial assets. Starting with the foundational concepts of risk and return, the article delves into different asset pricing models, including the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT), and the Fama-French Three-Factor Model. Each model's key assumptions, formulation, and practical applications are discussed, highlighting their strengths and limitations. Furthermore, the article explores more recent developments in asset pricing models, such as the consumptionbased models and the factor-based models. By gaining a deeper understanding of asset pricing models, investors and financial professionals can make more informed investment decisions and assess the pricing efficiency of financial markets.

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