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Herding behavior by socially responsible investors during the COVID-19 pandemic

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  • Manuel Lobato
  • Javier Rodríguez
  • Herminio Romero-Perez

Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to examine the herding behavior of socially responsible exchange traded funds (SR ETFs) in comparison to conventional ETFs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach - To test for herding behavior, the authors use the cross-sectional absolute deviation and a quadratic market model. Findings - During the pandemic, investments in socially responsible financial products grew rapidly. And investors in the popular SR ETFs herd during this special period, while holders of conventional ETFs did not. Practical implications - Investors in socially responsible investments must do their own research and make their own financial decisions, rather than follow the crowd, especially during extreme events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Originality/value - The evidence shows that, during the pandemic, socially responsible ETFs behaved in line with theoretical predictions of herding, that is, herding is more significant during extreme market conditions.

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  • Manuel Lobato & Javier Rodríguez & Herminio Romero-Perez, 2023. "Herding behavior by socially responsible investors during the COVID-19 pandemic," Review of Behavioral Finance, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 16(3), pages 381-393, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:rbfpps:rbf-04-2023-0101
    DOI: 10.1108/RBF-04-2023-0101
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    Keywords

    Exchange-traded funds; Socially responsible investments; Herding; COVID-19; G11; G41;
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    JEL classification:

    • G11 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Portfolio Choice; Investment Decisions
    • G41 - Financial Economics - - Behavioral Finance - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making in Financial Markets

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