Screening Low-Priced Chinese Stocks by Volatility and Historical Dividends

Summary

This note describes a stock screen using three stated conditions: amplitude above 1, price below 12, and a dividend ratio above 25% for 2019. It interprets the amplitude threshold as a sign of trading activity, the price filter as a way to find inexpensive shares, and the historical dividend measure as a shareholder-return and governance signal. Formula examples are included for amplitude, closing price, and the dividend condition, though the dividend calculation’s data definitions are not explained.

The note cautions that market conditions can change and that a past dividend policy may not persist. It also points out that a high payout ratio alone does not establish strong underlying profitability, since distributions may come alongside reduced investment or increased leverage. It recommends adding company financial measures and market context. The document offers no backtest, performance results, or evidence that the thresholds improve selection, so the screen is a starting hypothesis rather than a validated strategy.

Key ideas

• The screen combines amplitude above 1, price below 12, and a 2019 dividend ratio above 25%.
• The note treats amplitude as a proxy for trading activity and historical dividends as a possible shareholder-return signal.
• A past payout ratio may not describe future dividend policy or a company’s underlying profitability.
• The proposed filters are not supported by reported backtest results.
• The author suggests adding financial indicators and broader market context.

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