Assessing Mutual Funds Performance Using Data Envelopment Analysis
چکیده
This study illustrates the use of data envelopment analysis to benchmark mutual funds on the basis of risk-adjusted performance, load, 12b-1 plan, and expense ratios. Using the DEA methodology, we calculate an efficiency score for 189 funds on a scale of 1 to 100 by maximizing twelve month total return and minimizing beta, standard deviation, load, 12b-1 charges, and expense ratios. This study benchmarks a mutual fund on the basis of risk-adjusted performance, load, 12b-1 plan, and expense ratio so that investor can select best performing funds on a broader basis rather than just the performance.