Is Your Portfolio Free from Coronavirus?

Shaturaev, Jakhongir (2023): Is Your Portfolio Free from Coronavirus? Published in: The Cost & Management , Vol. 1, No. 32 (30 January 2023): pp. 34-44.

Abstract

The whole world is jolted with the attack of coronavirus. Even few weeks ago, people thought, the virus would destabilize the international supply chains only, which at best would shut factories in China. Though, initially the whole world witnessed the sufferings of china, now the whole world is suffering for the deadly spreading of this virus to Iran, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, USA and many other countries and China is gradually overcoming. The coronavirus is going to have a deep and serious impact on the world economy. Policymakers in various countries are worried to find solutions to this unexpected guest. So far, China has successfully tackled the crisis with appropriate formulation of policies. Many transnationals, multi-national and domestic companies in the world have shut down their operations, postponed conferences and reduced employee travel fearing the death threats of Coronavirus.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Covid-19; stock return; investment; return; risk
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G0 - General; H - Public Economics > H0 - General; N - Economic History > N0 - General

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