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Combining fundamental and technical analyses for better stock selection: an empirical study on Bursa Malaysia


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Lim, Mei Ching and Mohd Nor, Normaziah and Selamat, Aslam Izah and Ibrahim, Siti Nur Iqmal (2025) Combining fundamental and technical analyses for better stock selection: an empirical study on Bursa Malaysia. The Economics and Finance Letters, 12 (3). pp. 545-562. ISSN 2312-6310; eISSN: 2312-430X

Abstract

This research aims to examine the impact of fundamental and technical analyses in stock selection, focusing on the FBM 100 index stocks in Bursa Malaysia from 2021 to 2023. The design of this research is based on the filtration of variables within fundamental and technical analyses and the application of Monte Carlo simulations using Python. Using a filtration approach, the Monte Carlo simulations are applied to varying combinations of fundamental metrics, namely price-earnings ratio, dividend yield, price-to-book ratio, and earnings per share, as well as technical indicators such as moving average convergence divergence (MACD), moving average crossovers, and relative share price momentum. The strategy that employs all the fundamental and technical analysis filters achieved a monthly return of 3.34% and a weekly return of 1.05%, compared to just 0.60% and 0.23% without filters. Although the higher returns are accompanied by higher volatility, the hybrid combination of both fundamental and technical analyses yields better risk-adjusted performance. Within the scope of fundamental analysis, this study further reveals that sector affiliation is a significant determinant of share price performance. This study highlights the complementary nature of fundamental and technical analyses, which offer a practical, flexible, and hybrid stock selection framework for enhancing equity investment outcomes.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Economics
Subject: Finance
Subject: Business
Divisions: Faculty of Science
Institute for Mathematical Research
School of Business and Economics
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.18488/29.v12i3.4429
Publisher: Conscientia Beam
Keywords: Equity; Fundamental analysis; Monte carlo analysis; Portfolio management; Sector analysis; Stock analysis; Technical analysis.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Depositing User: Ms. Nur Faseha Mohd Kadim
Date Deposited: 20 May 2026 04:50
Last Modified: 20 May 2026 04:50
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123875
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