Performance Evaluation of Global High-rated ETFs During the Taper Tantrum

Arampatzis Marios (), Daskalou Kalliopi (), Papaioannou Evangelia () and Prassa Paraskevi ()
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Arampatzis Marios: Department of Economics, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
Daskalou Kalliopi: Department of Economics, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
Papaioannou Evangelia: Department of Economics, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
Prassa Paraskevi: Department of Economics, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece

Journal of Central Banking Theory and Practice, 2020, vol. 9, issue 1, 23-44

Abstract: This study examines the performance of fifty global exchanged-traded funds (ETFs) traded on US stock exchanges. Specifically, it refers to the period following the end of quantitative easing, which took place in 2014. Therefore, the data, on which the study is based, refer to the period from 24/10/2014 to 24/09/2018 and they are expressed in a weekly frequency. By employing the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), we evaluate the performance of fifty ETFs according to their rating by the MorningStar. Their performance was measured using Sharpe and Treynor ratios as well as Jensen’s alpha and the betas and a/b measures. The results of the study indicate that the examined ETFs show selectivity skills and present bearish behaviour in relation to the market during QE-tapering.

Keywords: CAPM; ETFs; selectivity skills; beta; Treynor ratio; Sharpe ratio; QE-tapering (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G11 G15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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