Investigating the concept of volatility spillover: Evidence in international financial markets
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Prior research on volatility spillover indicates that financial market spillovers are not uniform across all markets. Their intensity and direction depend on factors such as market size, economic linkages, and the nature of the shock. The aim of this study was to comprehensive investigation of volatility spillovers across five major international equity markets from January 2008 to January 2024, a period encompassing multiple financial crises. Utilizing a conditional volatility model, followed by the construction of a spillover index and Granger causality tests to investigate the direction and magnitude of volatility transmission, the findings of this study revealed that the S&P 500 is a net receiver of volatility, acting as a global shock absorber rather than a primary transmitter. In contrast, European markets and the Nikkei 225 emerged as net transmitters, with a tightly coupled, bidirectional relationship observed between the United Kingdom and European markets. The Shanghai Composite was also found to be nearly neutral, likely due to capital controls. These results reiterated the notion that volatility transmission networks are dynamic and not solely dictated by market size. The findings of this study suggest that asset managers and other investors can significantly increase the value of their portfolios if they adopt a multi-polar risk management framework, moving beyond a United States centric view for international diversification to include more European and Asian markets assets in their portfolios.
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