scholarly journals Stock Market Integration and International Portfolio Diversification between U.S. and ASEAN Equity Markets

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rifqi Ardliansyah
Keyword(s):  
Stock Market ◽  
Market Integration ◽  
Equity Markets ◽  
Portfolio Diversification ◽  
Stock Market Integration ◽  
International Portfolio Diversification ◽  
International Portfolio

scholarly journals Cross-Country Stock Market Integration and Portfolio Diversification Opportunities Evidence from Developed, Emerging and Frontier Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sultan Salahuddin ◽  
Muhammad Kashif ◽  
Mobeen Ur Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Stock Market ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Market Integration ◽  
Portfolio Diversification ◽  
Stock Market Integration ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Low Correlation ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Cross Country

This study examines the stock market integration in cross-regional countries of developed, emerging, and frontier markets based on low correlation. The objective of the study is to identify the diversification opportunities and link between correlation and integration among country-level stocks. For this purpose, we select 62 countries from all three classifications of developed, emerging, and Frontier Markets. We constructed portfolios by selecting least 5 correlated countries denoted with Pjt in which each country has a correlation of less than .10 with base country Pit. Thirty-two countries fulfill the criteria of low correlation; 7, 13 and 12 from developed, emerging and frontier markets, respectively. Panel co-integration and VECM are applied to test the stock market integration and long & short-run linkages between country-level portfolios designed based on low correlation criteria. After conditioning for oil price movements, S&P 500 and exchange rate, we found Canada, France and Germany from developed category; Chile, Colombia, Greece, South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan and Philippine from emerging category; and Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, and Sri Lanka from frontier category have long-run diversification opportunities. Countries including; Canada and Italy from developed category; Argentina, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Mexico and the Philippine from emerging category; and Bahrain, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, and Tunisia from emerging category have short-run diversification opportunities.

scholarly journals Measuring Co-Movements and Linkages between Nigeria and the UAE Stock Exchanges: Is there Opportunity for Portfolio Building?

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-122
Author(s):  
Shafiu Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Stock Market ◽  
Financial Market ◽  
Market Integration ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Portfolio Diversification ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Stock Exchanges ◽  
Financial Contagion ◽  
Stock Market Integration ◽  
Short Run

Purpose: The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship between Nigerian Stock Exchange and Dubai stock exchange with the aim of finding out the direction of movements between their respective indices. Approach/Methodology/Design: The methodology adopted for the analysis is ARDL cointegration model and the Generalized Method of Moment (GMM). This is because of their known efficiency in detecting patterns between variables. Findings: The result of the short-run analysis using GMM shows that there is existence of short-run causality between the Dubai financial market (DFM) and the Nigerian stock exchange (NSE). Thus, for investors looking for short- run arbitrage opportunity between the markets, they shall look elsewhere. But, the result of bound testing has shown lack of cointegration between the two markets. This is a sign of existence of opportunities for portfolio diversification between Nigeria stock exchange and Dubai financial market, since the two markets are not cointegrated in the long-run. Practical Implications: The study helps bridge the empirical literature gap in stock market integration and portfolio diversification with reference to the Nigeria and UAE. It will, therefore, guide local and foreign investors with interest in Nigeria and UAE Stock Exchanges. It will also guide Nigerian and UAE policy makers to understand the market better, especially as it concerns financial contagion. Originality/value: This study provides further evidence on stock market integration in emerging markets. New researches shall adopt different methodology such as use of volatility tracking models to measure volatility linkage between the markets.

International Diversification with Large- and Small-Cap Stocks

2008 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 489-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheol S. Eun ◽  
Wei Huang ◽  
Sandy Lai
Keyword(s):  
Stock Market ◽  
International Diversification ◽  
Portfolio Diversification ◽  
Market Frictions ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Fund Allocation ◽  
International Portfolio Diversification ◽  
International Portfolio ◽  
Out Of Sample

AbstractTo the extent that investors diversify internationally, large-cap stocks receive the dominant share of fund allocation. Increasingly, however, returns to large-cap stocks or stock market indices tend to comove, mitigating the benefits from international diversification. In contrast, stocks of locally oriented, small companies do not exhibit the same tendency. In this paper, we assess the potential of small-cap stocks as a vehicle for international portfolio diversification during the period 1980–1999. We show that the extra gains from the augmented diversification with small-cap funds are statistically significant for both in-sample and out-of-sample periods and remain robust to the consideration of market frictions.

Comparison of practitioners' views on managing equity investments

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukasz Prorokowski ◽  
Paulina Roszkowska
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Stock Market ◽  
Stock Markets ◽  
Portfolio Diversification ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Central European ◽  
Emerging Stock Markets ◽  
International Portfolio Diversification ◽  
International Portfolio ◽  
Equity Investments

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which Central European emerging stock markets (focusing on Poland) have been affected by the recent international financial crisis, and how the current investment climate (barriers, risks, challenges and opportunities) influences appetite for investments in Polish equities. In doing so, the study aims to report timely findings in relation to the determinants of the safety and profitability of international portfolio diversification to the Polish stock market. Design/methodology/approach – Based on qualitative empirical research, the authors analyse the differences between the foreign (UK) and domestic (Poland) investors' views on equity investments in Poland. The study builds on questionnaires and interviews with practitioners associated with the Polish stock market. Findings – The authors report that the global financial crisis influenced changes to domestic and international investors' appetite for risk related to equity investments in emerging stock markets: investors are more prudent about emerging markets but the Polish stock market has shown substantial growth potential and positively distinguished itself from other Central European stock exchanges; particular types of investment risks associated with equity investments in the Polish stock market have abated. Polish equities are an attractive component of the international portfolio diversification, provided that trading strategies are adjusted to the contemporary investment environment. Originality/value – This paper addresses the absence of the academic literature devoted to the analysis of equity investments in the contemporary Central European emerging stock markets. The authors discuss the differences in appetite for risk between the UK and Polish investors and assumptions about investments in Poland. The authors also contribute to the international debate on investor protection and regulations that can improve investment processes.

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