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Diversification, integration and cryptocurrency market

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  • Sofia Anyfantaki

    (Athens University of Economics and Business & Bank of Greece)

  • Stelios Arvanitis

    (Athens University of Economics and Business)

  • Nikolas Topaloglou

    (Athens University of Economics and Business)

Abstract

We investigate the degree to which cryptocurrencies provide diversification benefits to an investor. We use a stochastic spanning methodology to construct optimal portfolios with and without cryptocurrencies, evaluating their comparative performance both in- and out-of-sample. Empirical analysis seems to indicate that the expanded investment universe with cryptocurrencies dominates the traditional one with stocks, bonds and cash, yielding potential diversification benefits and providing better investment opportunities for some risk averse investors. We further explain our results by documenting that cryptocurrency markets are segmented from the equity and bond markets.

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  • Sofia Anyfantaki & Stelios Arvanitis & Nikolas Topaloglou, 2018. "Diversification, integration and cryptocurrency market," Working Papers 244, Bank of Greece.
    • Handle: RePEc:bog:wpaper:244
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    1. Mensi, Walid & Sensoy, Ahmet & Aslan, Aylin & Kang, Sang Hoon, 2019. "High-frequency asymmetric volatility connectedness between Bitcoin and major precious metals markets," The North American Journal of Economics and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 50(C).
    2. Omane-Adjepong, Maurice & Alagidede, Imhotep Paul, 2019. "Multiresolution analysis and spillovers of major cryptocurrency markets," Research in International Business and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 49(C), pages 191-206.
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    4. Paweł Sakowski & Anna Turovtseva, 2020. "Verification of Investment Opportunities on the Cryptocurrency Market within the Markowitz Framework," Working Papers 2020-41, Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw.
    5. Gregor Dorfleitner & Carina Lung, 2018. "Cryptocurrencies from the perspective of euro investors: a re-examination of diversification benefits and a new day-of-the-week effect," Journal of Asset Management, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 19(7), pages 472-494, December.
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    8. Jauhar Abbas & Hammad Hassan Mirza & Haroon Hussain & Rana Yassir Hussain & Muhammad Saad & Masud Akhtar, 2021. "Stock Market Reaction towards Terrorism: An Evidence Based on Seasonal Variation in Pakistan," Journal of Economic Impact, Science Impact Publishers, vol. 3(3), pages 167-177.
    9. Theu Dinh & Stéphane Goutte & Duc Khuong Nguyen & Nikolas Topaloglou, 2023. "Diversification benefits of precious metal markets," Working Papers halshs-04057273, HAL.

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    Keywords

    cryptocurrencies; portfolio choice; second order stochastic dominance; stochastic spanning; diversification; market integration; market segmentation;
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    JEL classification:

    • C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General
    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • G11 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Portfolio Choice; Investment Decisions

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