Predicting the new issue premium in high yield

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We identified explanatory variables at issuance that systematically predict short-term outperformance of high yield bonds. Combining new-issue features by means of novel AI techniques, our model consistently outperforms the all-time base rate precision in predicting winners. Our new issue strategy simulation consistently outperforms the high yield issue market.

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