The Effect of Intervaling on the Foreign Exchange Exposure of Australian Stock Returns
Multinational Finance Journal, 2001, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1-33 | https://doi.org/10.17578/5-1-1
Amalia Di Iorio, RMIT University, Australia
Robert Faff, RMIT University, Australia
Abstract:
This article analyzes the impact of movements in the Australian dollar/Japanese yen (AUDJPY) and the Australian dollar/US dollar (AUDUSD) exchange rates on the returns of the Australian equities market. Specifically, this paper investigates the nature of exchange rate exposure across increasing return measurement intervals, enabling an examination of both its short-term and its long-term effect on stock returns. Consistent with previous literature, considerable evidence of long-term exchange rate exposure is found. Further, it is found that in the long-term the Australian equities market in general is exposed to fluctuations in the AUDJPY, while only some Australian industries are exposed to movements in the AUDUSD. Finally, convincing evidence in terms of the determinants of foreign exchange exposure is not found.
Keywords: Australian stock market; exchange rate risk; intervaling
Citation (Format 1)
Iorio, Amalia D., and Robert Faff, 2001, The Effect of Intervaling on the Foreign Exchange Exposure of Australian Stock Returns, Multinational Finance Journal 5, 1-33.
Citation (Format 2)
Iorio, A., Faff, R., 2001. The Effect of Intervaling on the Foreign Exchange Exposure of Australian Stock Returns. Multinational Finance Journal 5, 1-33.
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Multinational Finance Journal, 2001, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 35-58 | https://doi.org/10.17578/5-1-2
Tim Brailsford, Australian National University, Australia
Jack H.W. Penm, The Australian National University, Australia
R. Deane Terrell, The Australian National University, Australia
Abstract:
Vector autoregressive models are increasingly being used in the analysis of relationships within and between financial markets. In such models, there are circumstances that require zero entries in the coefficient matrices. Such circumstances can be particularly relevant in the context of markets with special characteristics, such as emerging economies. This paper shows that a direct extension of the use of the Yule-Walker relations for fitting vector autoregressive models with zero-non-zero patterned coefficient matrices is inconsistent with statistical procedures as the resultant estimated variance-covariance matrix of the white noise disturbance process becomes non-symmetric. This inconsistency can cause a breakdown when testing financial theory. The paper provides a consistent adjustment which fits with the theory. The practical use of the adjustment is demonstrated in a vector system comprising variables from the Hong Kong stock market and foreign exchange markets.
Keywords: Foreign exchange market; time series; VAR models; Yule-Walker relations
Citation (Format 1)
Brailsford, Tim, Jack H. Penm, and R. Deane Terrell, 2001, The Adjustment of the Yule-Walker Relations in VAR Modeling: The Impact of the Euro on the Hong Kong Stock Market, Multinational Finance Journal 5, 35-58.
Citation (Format 2)
Brailsford, T., Penm, J., Terrell, R., 2001. The Adjustment of the Yule-Walker Relations in VAR Modeling: The Impact of the Euro on the Hong Kong Stock Market. Multinational Finance Journal 5, 35-58.
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Can the Forecasts Generated from E/P Ratio and Bond Yield be Used to Beat Stock Markets?
Multinational Finance Journal, 2001, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 59-86 | https://doi.org/10.17578/5-1-3
Wing-Keung Wong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Boon-Kiat Chew, Independent Economic Analysis (Holdings) Limited
Douglas Sikorsk, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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This paper tests the performance of stock market forecasts derived from technical analysis by means of a specific indicator. The indicator is computed from E/P ratios and bond yields. Several stock markets are studied over a 20-year period. Two test statistics are introduced to utilize the indicator. The results show that the forecasts generated from the indicator would enable investors to escape most of the crashes and catch most of the bull runs. The trading signals provided by the indicator can generate profits that are significantly better than the buy-and-hold strategy.
Keywords: Bond yield; E/P ratio; interest rate; standardized yield differential; yield differential
Citation (Format 1)
Wong, Wing-Keung, Boon-Kiat Chew, and Douglas Sikorsk, 2001, Can the Forecasts Generated from E/P Ratio and Bond Yield be Used to Beat Stock Markets?, Multinational Finance Journal 5, 59-86.
Citation (Format 2)
Wong, W., Chew, B., Sikorsk, D., 2001. Can the Forecasts Generated from E/P Ratio and Bond Yield be Used to Beat Stock Markets?. Multinational Finance Journal 5, 59-86.
dentification procedure by Chen and Liu (1993), this article studies the large shocks of the Greater China stock markets. We find that while large shocks are typical in all the markets and more outliers appear in the Chinese stock markets than in the other markets. We also find that most of the outliers identified in the Hong Kong market cluster in the periods of the 1997 Asian financial crisis and after the government’s market intervention in August 1998. With the exception of Hong Kong, most outliers seem to be driven by local events.
Keywords: Greater China stock markets; large shocks; time series outliers
Citation (Format 1)
Lo, W.C, and W.S. Chan, 2000, Diagnosing Shocks in Stock Market Returns of Greater China, Multinational Finance Journal 4, 269-288.
Citation (Format 2)
Lo, W., Chan, W., 2000. Diagnosing Shocks in Stock Market Returns of Greater China. Multinational Finance Journal 4, 269-288.