A Decadal Analysis of the Lead-Lag Effect in the NYSE

As is widely known, the stock market is a complex system in which a multitude of factors influence the performance of individual stocks and the market as a whole. One method for comprehending – and potentially predicting – stock market behavior is through network analysis, which can offer insights into the relationships between stocks and the overall market structure. In this paper, we seek to address the question: Can network analysis of the stock market, specifically in observation of the lead-lag effect, provide valuable insights for investors and market analysts?