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Look-ahead bias

The use of information in a Simulation that would not be available during the time period being simulated, usually resulting in an upward shift of the results. An example is the false Assumption that earnings data becomes available immediately at the end of a financial period.

Related Terms: 4 Assumption, FIN, Ring, Simulation
Other Related Pages: Category: Earnings Starting With: L
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