Abstract
This study investigates the hedge and safe-haven possibilities with bitcoin, gold and crude oil in different equity markets in the presence of time-varying market inefficiency. Our results indicate that periods of market inefficiency for the Bitcoin, gold and crude oil price positively influence their function as a hedge asset for the equity markets of Japan, China, the US, Europe and emerging countries. In addition to contributing to the discussion on the factors which affect the functioning of safe-haven assets, the empirical findings of this study further highlight the importance of market efficiency as a market microstructure feature. These results have important implications for investors seeking to manage risk through diversification across different asset classes.
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