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Precious metals as safe haven assets in the South African market

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  • David A. Hunt

    (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

  • Corlise L le Roux

    (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

  • Niel Oberholzer

    (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

Abstract

The role of precious metals as hedges and safe havens has been extensively studied across various markets. However, no precious metals other than gold have been considered in a South African setting. This study extends previous literature to determine which of the four precious metals provides the most viable hedge and safe haven in relation to the domestic stock and bond markets for South African investors? The results suggest that all four precious metals have significant hedging properties in relation to domestic bond market but not the stock market. It was also determined that while all four metals contain safe haven properties, gold is the only precious metal to act as a significant safe haven against both South African stocks and bonds.

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  • David A. Hunt & Corlise L le Roux & Niel Oberholzer, 2018. "Precious metals as safe haven assets in the South African market," ABEM Conference Proceedings, Academy of Business and Emerging Markets (ABEM), Canada, number 023185, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:abemcp:023185
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