Covid-19 pandemic and spillover effects in stock markets: A financial network approach

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

International Review of Financial Analysis

Publication Date

12-23-2021

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 51 major stock markets, both emerging and developed. We isolated the countries susceptible to shock transmissions, and evaluated countries with immunity, during the lockdown. Specifically, using dependence dynamics and network analysis on a bivariate basis, we identify volatility and contagion risk among stock markets during the COVID-19 pandemic. The empirical findings add to the existing body of literature, given that previous work has not placed emphasis on network topologic metrics when it comes to financial networks, specifically during the COVID-19. The evidence shows instant financial contagion a result of the lockdown and the spread of the novel coronavirus. The methodological framework outlines important information for investors and policymakers on using financial networks to improve portfolio selection, by placing an emphasis on assets according to centrality.

Publisher

Elsevier

Volume

80

Disciplines

Business

Keywords

COVID-19, Spillover effect, Dependence dynamics, Social network analysis, Centralities

Scopus ID

85122098170

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

yes

Open Access Type

Bronze: This publication is openly available on the publisher’s website but without an open license

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