An investigation of magnet effect via overnight returns: the Malaysian case

Mohamad, Azhar and Sifat, Imtiaz Mohammad and Hamid, Zarinah (2018) An investigation of magnet effect via overnight returns: the Malaysian case. Journal of Capital Markets Studies, 2 (2). pp. 121-135. ISSN 2514-4774

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Abstract

Purpose – Magnet effect entails a hypothesis in market microstructure entailing a systemic likelihood of prices being sucked toward the theoretical threshold. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the existence of magnet effect in Bursa Malaysia via overnight returns. Design/methodology/approach – This study investigates the existence of magnet effect via overnight returns in Bursa Malaysia by utilizing historical daily price data from 1994 to 2017 by probabilistic regression approaches. The authors divide the study period into three distinct regimes based on regulatory limit mechanisms. Findings – Based on demarcated regimes, the authors find evidence of magnet effect in Bursa Malaysia throughout all regimes, with a heightened magnitude detected between 2002 and 2013. Moreover, upper limit scenarios exhibit a greater propensity for magnet effect. The authors end the paper with implications of the findings for portfolio managers, intraday traders, and policymakers. Originality/value – The research is the first of its kind in attempting to measure the magnet effect in Malaysia via overnight jumps

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3334/67772
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ASEAN, Magnet effect, Circuit breakers, Price limits, Bursa Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG4501 Stocks, investment, speculation
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Finance
Depositing User:	Dr Azhar Mohamad
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2018 14:08
Last Modified:	29 Jan 2019 14:42
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/67772

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