UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GRADUATION THESIS THE IMPACT OF THE DERIVATIVES MARKET ON THE UNDERLYING STOCK MARKET: THE CASE OF THE VN30 INDEX Hanoi - April 2023 UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GRADUATION THESIS THE IMPACT OF THE DERIVATIVES MARKET ON THE UNDERLYING STOCK MARKET: THE CASE OF THE VN30 INDEX LECTURER : PhD. Nguyén Thi Nhung STUDENT : Nguyén Xuan Hao STUDENT CODE : 19050650 CLASS : QH2019E-TCNH CLC 1 Hanoi - April 2023 DECLARATION I hereby declare that this thesis is my own personal research work, not copied from anyone else because I have researched, read, translated, compiled, and performed under the guidance of lecturer. Nguyen Thi Nhung. For the thesis's theoretical content, I used some references as presented in the references section.
The data, software program and results in the thesis are honest and have not been published in other works. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my thesis advisor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Nhung. With her enthusiastic guidance and suggestions throughout the entire process, I was able to complete this dissertation.
I would also like to thank the faculty and staff of the University of Economic and Business, Vietnam National University, especially Faculty of Finance and Banking, who provided me with the necessary resources, knowledge, and opportunities to pursue my academic knowledge and gain practical experiences. Although my graduation thesis is not completely accomplished, I believe it will be a stepping stone for my future career. Thank you sincerely! LIST OF TABLES No Name Page Table 4.1 Features of VN30 stock index futures contract 38 Table 4.2 Descriptive statistics of data 41 Table 4.3 Optimal lags of pairs of variables in each period 43 Table 4.4 Trace va Max-Eigenvalue test between VN30 Index and 43 VN30F1M Table 4.5 Trace va Max-Eigenvalue test betweenVN30 Index and 44 VN30F2M Table 4.6 Trace va Max-Eigenvalue test between VN30 Index and 45 VN30F1Q Table 4.7 Trace va Max-Eigenvalue between VN30 Index and 46 VN30F2Q LIST OF FIGURES No | Name Page Figure 4.1 | ETC coefficient in 3 periods 49 Figure 4.2 | Stability Diagnostics 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS Man.scsssssssssssssesssnsnsseensensaneosensecsousasensensaneneeneensaneaeeneonsaneneensensaueteneonsaneneeneeneates 3 LIST OF TABLES.cssssssssssessssssssssseesscssesesscsorsssensecsocsoesnseesesseeneeceocsaseneeceacsneentensacsatenteesaesntentensaneatens 4 LIST OF FIGURES .csssssssssssssssssessssenssseesseesenssessseeseenssnseeseenseesueneaeeneneeseneaeenseeceneauensorensnsonenseneneneens 4 TABLE OF CONTTENTTS. Research objectives and taSÌkS.
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As the financial market develops, the underlying assets of derivatives become increasingly diversified and complex, including stock index futures contracts. According to Le et al. (2020), the derivatives market has three main roles: (i) the role of setting spot prices; (ii) the role as a risk management tool; and (iii) the role of cutting costs and increasing investment efficiency. However, over the years, derivatives have faced many allegations of negative effects on the underlying market.
This is also why the relationship between the derivatives market and the underlying stock market is of interest to many scholars. In Vietnam, the derivatives market was officially launched on August 10, 2017, with VN30 index futures contracts as the first derivative product. With this event, Vietnam became the fifth country with a derivatives market in the ASEAN region, after Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. From July 2019 to July 2021, the derivatives market added two more products: 5-year government bond futures contracts and 10-year government bond futures contracts.
However, these two products are only available to institutional investors. After nearly six years of operation, the derivatives market has shown to be an investment channel and a hedging tool for the underlying securities. The number of derivatives trading accounts is increasing. However, this activity also reveals some limitations, such as the mechanism of charging overnight fees when trading on the derivatives market stimulating investors’ intraday turnover, making a hedging market, risk management, and a highly speculative market, betting on price movements.
Most recently, in May 2022, the VNINDEX index decreased by more than 20% in value from 1,500 points to more than 1,200 points. Many believe that the market was strongly affected by transactions on the derivatives market when securities codes were massively sold at the ATC session simultaneously. Securities companies continuously recommended investors to short-sell. So, is the underlying stock market genuinely affected or manipulated by large-scale derivatives trading? Stemming from practical issues, the research “The impact of the derivatives market on the underlying stock market: the case of the VN30 Index” aims to assess the impact of futures contracts on the underlying securities market and based on the analysis, propose necessary solutions and recommendations to limit the risks that may occur during the development of the derivatives market and minimize its negative impacts.
to the underlying stock market to further promote the sustainable development of both markets. Research objectives and tasks The thesis has the objective of analyzing and assessing the impact ofthe derivatives market on the underlying security. In addition, based on the study of international experience in operating the derivatives market, the thesis proposes a number of solutions to limit the risks that may occur during the development of the derivatives market, reduce its negative impacts on the underlying securities market to further promote the sustainable development of the market Vietnam Stock Exchange. Research Questions - What is the impact of VN30 index futures contracts on VN30 Index ? - What are the solutions and recommendations needed to limit the risks that may occur during the development of the derivatives market, reduce its negative impacts on the underlying securities market to further promote the sustainable development of both markets ? 1.
Subjects and scope of research 1. Subjects of study The derivatives market, the underlying securities market in Vietnam, and the impact of the derivatives market on the underlying securities market. Scope of research ° Spatial Range The study only focuses on the VN30 index for the reason that it is the group of 30 stocks with the largest market capitalization and represents 70-80% of the total market capitalization, in other words, the VN30 index and VN30 index are highly representative of the Vietnamese stock market. Thus, the study will assess the impact of the VN30 contract on the VN30 index using the VECM method.
° Time range 2019-2022 and divided into 3 main phases sideways phase (01/2019 to 03/2020); growth period (03/2020 to 06/2021); recession period (06/2021 to 12/2022) 1. Data collection method The study used secondary data collected from data published on financial websites. The main data used in quantitative analysis is the VN30 index and the VN30 index contract data collected through the Fiinpro platform. Data analysis Using qualitative methods in combination with quantitative VECM modeling.
The collected data will be fed into Eviews 8 software to conduct analysis and evaluation, comparison over the years. Structure of the study The content consists of 5 chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Literature review and theoretical framework on derivative market and underlying security market Chapter 3: Research method and proposed model Chapter 4: Impacts of the derivatives market on the underlying stock market: the case of the VN30 Index Chapter 5: Discussions and recommendations CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL BASIS OF THE IMPACTS OF DERIVATIVE MARKET ON THE UNDERLYING STOCK MARKET 2. Literature overview about the impacts of derivative market on the underlying stock market 2. Overview offoreign research In the world, the derivatives market is of interest to many scholars, some research results have shown the effects and relationships between the derivatives market and the underlying stock market.
Chung's research, conducted in 2014, focused on exploring the impact of derivatives hedging on the spot market. Specifically, the study analyzed the exact hedging ratio of secured warrants traded at the Taiwan Stock Exchange. By examining this specific type of derivative and its impact on the market, Chung's research aimed to provide insights into the broader relationships between derivatives trading and the underlying securities market. The findings of the study were significant, indicating that abnormal profits and trading volumes were closely correlated before the announcement date of the warrant issuance.
This relationship demonstrated the strong connection between the fluctuation of a stock's earnings and the price elasticity of hedging demand. The results of the study provided evidence to support the idea that hedging demand can be influenced by a stock's earnings, which in turn affects the overall price dynamics of the underlying securities market. Additionally, Chung's research found that there was a strong negative impact on the underlying securities market when purchase warrants expired in a profitable state. This finding highlighted the potential risks associated with derivatives trading and the importance of understanding the impact of such trades on the broader market.
Overall, Chung's research provides important insights into the complex relationship between derivatives trading and the underlying securities market. By examining the exact hedging ratio of secured warrants traded at the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the study sheds light on the impact of derivatives hedging on the market, the role of earnings in influencing hedging demand, and the potential risks associated with such trades. Malim and Halim (2017) aimed to investigate the impact of derivatives on Malaysian stock market volatility using the Spontaneous Conditional Change Variance Model (GARCH). The study provided valuable insights into the relationship between the derivatives market and the spot market, particularly in terms of the risk transformation role of futures trading in reducing the volatility of the Malaysian stock market.
The study revealed that the introduction of futures trading had a significant impact on the Malaysian 10 stock market by reducing its volatility. This finding suggests that futures trading plays a crucial role in transforming risk, as it allows investors to hedge their positions and manage their exposure to market fluctuations more effectively. Moreover, the study demonstrated that futures trading can improve the efficiency of the Malaysian stock market by reducing volatility in the spot market. This is because futures trading provides investors with a mechanism for hedging their positions in the spot market, thereby reducing the level of risk associated with investing in the market.
The results of the study also have important implications for investors in the Malaysian stock market. By providing a mechanism for hedging their positions and managing their exposure to market volatility, futures trading offers investors a valuable tool for reducing their risk and improving their returns. Overall, Malim and Halim's study provides valuable insights into the impact of derivatives on the Malaysian stock market, highlighting the risk transformation role of futures trading in reducing volatility and improving the efficiency of the spot market. The study's findings have important implications for investors and policymakers, as they suggest that derivatives trading can play a crucial role in managing risk and improving market performance.
Some studies delve into lag analysis between impact links between the two markets. Wang et al. (2017) examined the relationship between the spot market and futures market of the CSI 300 index from 2010 to 2014 using high-frequency trading data.