Tracing the ties that bind: navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between NFTs and equity markets in ASEAN based on QVAR-approach

Abstract Based on market integration theory, we investigate the static and dynamic connectedness between nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) equity markets using the Quantile Vector Auto Regressive model. We also compute optimal weights and hedge ratios f...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Naveed, Shoaib Ali, Aviral Kumar Tiwari
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-024-00718-z
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description Abstract Based on market integration theory, we investigate the static and dynamic connectedness between nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) equity markets using the Quantile Vector Auto Regressive model. We also compute optimal weights and hedge ratios for our variable of interest to establish their diversification and hedging potential. Our analysis infers a moderate level of return transmission at the median quantile, where equity markets evolved as the net recipients of return spillover from the system, while NFTs emerge as key transmitters. In extreme market conditions, transmission between variables is amplified, but the increase is symmetrical across extreme quantiles, suggesting a similar impact. However, the interlinkage among assets is symmetric across conditional quantiles. The dynamic analysis demonstrates that the system integration amplifies during uncertain times (e.g., COVID-19 and the Russia–Ukraine conflict). Our portfolio analysis shows that NFTs provide diversification and hedging in all market conditions. However, the period of turmoil dampened the diversification potential, and hedging became expensive. Our study offers detailed and insightful information about the transmission mechanism and enables the participants of financial markets to diversify and hedge their portfolio.
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spelling doaj-art-c17301d313d3445aa3cd2bfe7630b36c2025-01-12T12:36:17ZengSpringerOpenFinancial Innovation2199-47302025-01-0111112910.1186/s40854-024-00718-zTracing the ties that bind: navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between NFTs and equity markets in ASEAN based on QVAR-approachMuhammad Naveed0Shoaib Ali1Aviral Kumar Tiwari2Department of Management Studies, Bahria UniversityRabat Business School, Université Internationale de RabatDepartment of Economics and Business Environment, Indian Institute of Management Bodh GayaAbstract Based on market integration theory, we investigate the static and dynamic connectedness between nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) equity markets using the Quantile Vector Auto Regressive model. We also compute optimal weights and hedge ratios for our variable of interest to establish their diversification and hedging potential. Our analysis infers a moderate level of return transmission at the median quantile, where equity markets evolved as the net recipients of return spillover from the system, while NFTs emerge as key transmitters. In extreme market conditions, transmission between variables is amplified, but the increase is symmetrical across extreme quantiles, suggesting a similar impact. However, the interlinkage among assets is symmetric across conditional quantiles. The dynamic analysis demonstrates that the system integration amplifies during uncertain times (e.g., COVID-19 and the Russia–Ukraine conflict). Our portfolio analysis shows that NFTs provide diversification and hedging in all market conditions. However, the period of turmoil dampened the diversification potential, and hedging became expensive. Our study offers detailed and insightful information about the transmission mechanism and enables the participants of financial markets to diversify and hedge their portfolio.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-024-00718-zNFTStocksASEAN regionConnectednessPortfolio constructionQVAR
spellingShingle Muhammad Naveed
Shoaib Ali
Aviral Kumar Tiwari
Tracing the ties that bind: navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between NFTs and equity markets in ASEAN based on QVAR-approach
Financial Innovation
NFT
Stocks
ASEAN region
Connectedness
Portfolio construction
QVAR
title Tracing the ties that bind: navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between NFTs and equity markets in ASEAN based on QVAR-approach
title_full Tracing the ties that bind: navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between NFTs and equity markets in ASEAN based on QVAR-approach
title_fullStr Tracing the ties that bind: navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between NFTs and equity markets in ASEAN based on QVAR-approach
title_full_unstemmed Tracing the ties that bind: navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between NFTs and equity markets in ASEAN based on QVAR-approach
title_short Tracing the ties that bind: navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between NFTs and equity markets in ASEAN based on QVAR-approach
title_sort tracing the ties that bind navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between nfts and equity markets in asean based on qvar approach
topic NFT
Stocks
ASEAN region
Connectedness
Portfolio construction
QVAR
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-024-00718-z
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