Financial Markets and Portfolio Management
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge in Finance and Portfolio Strategies.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Financial Market Analysis:
The journal focuses on the dynamics of financial markets, exploring market behavior, price movements, and the impact of various factors on asset prices. - Portfolio Management Strategies:
It covers a wide range of portfolio management strategies, addressing both traditional and modern approaches, including risk management, asset allocation, and performance evaluation. - Behavioral Finance Insights:
Research on behavioral finance is a significant part of the journal, examining how psychological factors and investor sentiment influence market outcomes and decision-making. - Technological Advancements in Finance:
The journal also investigates the role of technology in finance, particularly the impact of FinTech, machine learning, and algorithmic trading on financial practices. - Sustainable and Climate Finance:
There is a growing emphasis on sustainable finance, including how climate change and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors affect investment strategies and market dynamics. - Global Financial Trends:
The journal addresses international finance issues, including the effects of globalization on financial markets and the interplay between domestic and foreign investment behaviors.
Trending and Emerging
- Machine Learning and AI in Finance:
Research exploring the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence in financial analysis and portfolio management is rapidly increasing, reflecting the industry's technological advancements. - Sustainable Finance and ESG Factors:
There is a notable rise in studies focusing on sustainable finance, particularly the integration of ESG criteria into investment strategies and the financial implications of climate change. - FinTech Innovations:
The emergence of financial technologies, including blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), is becoming a central theme, emphasizing the transformative impact of technology on traditional finance. - Investor Sentiment and Behavioral Biases:
Papers analyzing the effects of investor sentiment and behavioral biases are trending, showcasing an increased interest in understanding how these factors influence market movements. - Impact of Political and Economic Events:
Research examining the effects of political connections, economic shocks, and global events on market behavior is gaining traction, indicating a broader interest in the interplay between finance and socio-economic factors.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Asset Pricing Models:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional asset pricing models, as newer methodologies and machine learning approaches gain traction in the academic discourse. - Commodity Market Analysis:
Research specifically focused on commodity markets, such as oil and gold prices, has decreased, possibly due to shifting attention toward digital assets and other emerging markets. - Regulatory Impact Studies:
While important, studies examining the effects of regulatory frameworks on financial markets are becoming less frequent, as the focus shifts toward more immediate and practical financial technologies. - Classic Behavioral Finance Theories:
Although behavioral finance remains relevant, classic theories are being overshadowed by new insights from machine learning and data analytics that offer fresh perspectives on investor behavior. - Local Market Dynamics:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on local or regional market dynamics as the journal expands its scope to include more global and comparative analyses.
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