The portfolio diversification between stock exchanges : analyzing relationship between Turkey and five OECD countries

Abstract

It is know that portfolio theory is accepted as keystone of finance. In this paper, Maki (2012) cointegration test that allow more than two structural breaks is used in order to analyze integration of Turkey and some OECD countries stock market. Moreover, Carrion-i Sylvestre (2009) unit root test that both allow more than two structural breaks and determine endogenously structural breaks is used in determining stationary level of series. As a result of this study, in the interval period from 1990 to 2013, investors can make portfolio diversification with investing Borsa İstanbul and only Netherland Stock Market according to achieved findings. Whereby, investors will be able to minimize their risks.