Returns of Islamic Stocks in Saudi Arabia: Segmentation and Risk-Aversion

<p>This study investigates whether religious-based trading practices affect market returns. We use data from Saudi Arabia, which has clear defined religious rules on investing in stock markets. Using panel regression model, we find that non-Islamic stocks in this market have lower returns comp...

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Main Authors: Abdullah M. Al-Awadhi, Ahmad Bash, Ahmad F. Al-Mutairi, Ahmad M. Al-Awadhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EconJournals 2018-03-01
Series:International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues
Online Access:https://www.econjournals.com/index.php/ijefi/article/view/5974