Study of the relative consistency of mutual fund performance at BRVM

Abstract

The BRVM's Fonds Communs de Placement (FCPs), which are essential for diversifying investments and boosting the regional economy, are the subject of an analysis of their performance persistence between 2017 and 2021. The study, using statistical tools such as the contingency table and Wilcoxon, Spearman and Kendall tests, reveals an instability of returns influenced by market volatility and the specific strategies of the funds. This variability limits the attractiveness of competition between managers as a reliable criterion for predicting future performance. Managers who perform well over the long term and optimise risk management remain attractive, although their consistency is not systematic. Methodological limitations and the exclusion of behavioural factors call for in-depth research to better understand the dynamics of FCPs at BRVM.

Keywords : FCP, BRVM, persistence, instability, returns, managers.

Classification JEL : M41

Paper type : Theoretical Research