Evaluation of the pairs-trading strategy on the Toronto Stock Exchange : 2001-2010

Abstract

This paper focuses on evaluating the return characteristics of pairs-trading strategy on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Through analysis of trading results, we found a significant evidence to indicate that pairs trading strategy is consistent in achieving profitability on Toronto Stock Exchange. Moreover, profitability has a decreasing trend during the sample period of 2001 to 2010 and it is largely distorted by the global financial crisis from 2007-2009.