Systematic Risks and Stock Market Volatility in Kenya
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Date
2021
Authors
Ngugi, Kinuthia David
Jagongo, Ambrose
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IRJP
Abstract
This study sought to evaluate the relationship between systematic risk and performance of the
stock market in Kenya. The study investigated the Inflation, GDP growth rate, KES-USD
Exchange rate variability, 91-day T-bill rate, and Investor herd behaviour their relationship
with the performance of Stock market in Kenya. These variables were selected since
empirical studies have indicated that they have an important effect on the performance of the
stock prices volatility. The data of these variables is also readily available from reliable
sources influenced their choice. The time scope for this study is ten years (2011- 2020). This
period was chosen since within that period we have experienced major events that might have
influenced the stock return volatility. The events include 2013 and 2017 general elections and
announcement of Covid 19 first case in Kenya in March 2020.The study used secondary data
which was obtained from Central bank of Kenya, Nairobi Securities exchange, Kenya
National Bureau of Statistics and the Capital markets Authority. The key source of systematic
are the key macroeconomic variables with different effects on stock market volatility based
on the country. There is need for stock markets and regulators to consider systematic risks
when making key decisions relating to the stock market.
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Keywords
Inflation rate, GDP, Exchange rate variability, Treasury bills rate, Investor herd behavior, Stock market volatility
Citation
Ngugi, K. D., & Jagongo, A. (2021). SYSTEMATIC RISKS AND STOCK MARKET VOLATILITY IN KENYA. International Research Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 3(3).