Commodity Market Risk: Examining Price Co-Movements in the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange

Falik Shear, Muhammad Bilal, Badar Nadeem Ashraf and Nasir Ali
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Falik Shear: Faisalabad Business School, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
Muhammad Bilal: Faisalabad Business School, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
Nasir Ali: Faisalabad Business School, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan

Risks, 2024, vol. 12, issue 6, 1-15

Abstract: Commodity price co-movements significantly impact investment decisions. High correlations constrain portfolio diversification and limit risk mitigation potential. While international markets often exhibit strong price linkages, understanding national-level dynamics is crucial for effective portfolio optimization. In this paper, we examine the commodity price co-movements within three key sectors—energy, metals, and agriculture—in the specific context of Pakistan. Utilizing data from 13 January 2013 to 20 August 2020 and employing an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model, we reveal a surprising finding: co-movement among these sectors is weak and primarily short-term. This challenges the conventional assumption of tight coupling in national markets and offers exciting implications for investors. Our analysis suggests that Pakistani commodities hold significant diversification potential, opening promising avenues for risk-reduction strategies within the national market.

Keywords: commodity prices; diversification; Pakistan Mercantile Exchange; ARDL; energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C G0 G1 G2 G3 K2 M2 M4 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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