This article examines the long-memory properties and structural breaks in spot and futures gold returns and volatility in Turkey. The data cover the period from 2008 through 2013 in which gold prices hit an all-time high. ARFIMA-FIGARCH model provides evidence of dual long memory in spot series...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine volatility spillover from the Chinese stock market to E7 and G7 stock markets. Using the estimated results, the authors also analyze the optimal weights and optimal hedge ratios for the portfolios including stocks from E7 and G7 countries....