Tracking Errors of Exchange Traded Funds in Bursa Malaysia

Ku, Alfred Ing-Soon and Liew, Venus Khim-Sen and Puah, Chin-Hong (2019): Tracking Errors of Exchange Traded Funds in Bursa Malaysia. Published in: Asian Journal of Accounting and Finance , Vol. 11, No. 2 (November 2019): pp. 96-109.

Abstract

This study measures the tracking errors of exchange traded funds (ETFs) listed in Bursa Malaysia. Five measures of tracking errors are estimated in this study for the seven ETFs involved. Overall, the best ETF is METFAPA with the least tracking error. The ranking of the remainder ETFs, in the ascending order of tracking error is MYETFID, METFSID, MYETFDJ, CIMC50, FBMKLCI-EA and CIMBA40 (highest tracking error). The findings in this study is expected to provide clue for passive institutional and retail investors on their selection of ETFs to mimic the portfolio of the desired underlying assets. Moreover, it is anticipated that these findings will motivate the improvement in the tracking ability of the existing ETFs, solicit more follow up studies to encourage the development of new ETFs and increase the participation of investors.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Exchanged Traded Fund, Bursa Malaysia, Passive Management, Tracking Error
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G1 - General Financial Markets

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