Analysis of ETF pricing efficiency in China

Thesis title: Analysis of ETF pricing efficiency in China
Author: Wang, Zhao
Thesis type: Diploma thesis
Supervisor: Brůna, Karel
Opponents: Šíma, Ondřej
Thesis language: English
Abstract:
The study empirically examines the pricing efficiency of china 15 ETFs, trading on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchange. The study covers a period of five years from 31st Dec,2015 to 31st Dec,2019. For the purpose of china ETF price efficiency analysis, the study utilizes different statistical tools. T test is used to test the material deviation between the pricing of the ETF and the ETFs Net Asset Value. Further autoregression analysis is used to find out the persistence of ETF pricing deviation. Descriptive statistics were also used for the purpose of ETF analysis. During the study period, on average china ETFs was traded at discount and The T test results suggests a pricing inefficiency in the china ETF market and the regression results suggest the ETF arbitrage existed in a long period. But there is no economical arbitrage exist in the market. It was concluded that china ETF market is price efficient.
Keywords: Pricing Efficiency; Autoregression; Exchange Traded Funds; Premium/Discount; T test
Thesis title: Analysis of ETF pricing efficiency in China
Author: Wang, Zhao
Thesis type: Diplomová práce
Supervisor: Brůna, Karel
Opponents: Šíma, Ondřej
Thesis language: English
Abstract:
The study empirically examines the pricing efficiency of china 15 ETFs, trading on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchange. The study covers a period of five years from 31st Dec,2015 to 31st Dec,2019. For the purpose of china ETF price efficiency analysis, the study utilizes different statistical tools. T test is used to test the material deviation between the pricing of the ETF and the ETFs Net Asset Value. Further autoregression analysis is used to find out the persistence of ETF pricing deviation. Descriptive statistics were also used for the purpose of ETF analysis. During the study period, on average china ETFs was traded at discount and The T test results suggests a pricing inefficiency in the china ETF market and the regression results suggest the ETF arbitrage existed in a long period. But there is no economical arbitrage exist in the market. It was concluded that china ETF market is price efficient.
Keywords: Premium/Discount; Exchange Traded Funds; T test; Autoregression; Pricing Efficiency

Information about study

Study programme: Finance and Accounting
Type of study programme: Magisterský studijní program
Assigned degree: Ing.
Institutions assigning academic degree: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze
Faculty: Faculty of Finance and Accounting
Department: Department of Monetary Theory and Policy

Information on submission and defense

Date of assignment: 17. 11. 2019
Date of submission: 4. 1. 2021
Date of defense: 27. 1. 2021
Identifier in the InSIS system: https://insis.vse.cz/zp/71667/podrobnosti

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