Walid Bakry

Dr. Walid Bakry

Economics and Finance, Western Sydney University, Parramatta, Australia
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Academic Career Length

11Years (2016-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 March 2023 in Renewable Energy
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Walid BakryWalid Bakry
Walid Bakry
GMGirijasankar Mallik
Girijasankar Mallik
XNXuan-Hoa Nghiem
Xuan-Hoa Nghiem
Avik SinhaAvik Sinha
Avik Sinha
XVXuan Vinh Vo
Xuan Vinh Vo

3 April 2023 in Economic Analysis and Policy
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Walid BakryWalid Bakry
Walid Bakry
Xuan-Hoa NghiemXuan-Hoa Nghiem
Xuan-Hoa Nghiem
SFSherine Farouk
Sherine Farouk
XVXuan Vinh Vo
Xuan Vinh Vo

20 July 2021 in Finance Research Letters
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Walid BakryWalid Bakry
Walid Bakry
PKPeter John Kavalmthara
Peter John Kavalmthara
VSVivienne Saverimuttu
Vivienne Saverimuttu
YLYiyang Liu
Yiyang Liu
SCSajan Cyril
Sajan Cyril

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Walid Bakry
AKAudil Rashid Khaki
Audil Rashid Khaki
SASomar Almohamad
Somar Almohamad
NENasser Elkanj
Nasser Elkanj
This study investigates the performance of Bitcoin as a diversifier under different constraining portfolio optimization frameworks. The study employs different constraining optimization frameworks that seek to maximize risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe ratio) of the portfolio by optimizing allocations to each asset class (asset allocation). The performance attributes are evaluated by comparing the portfolios both with and without Bitcoin under frameworks ranging from equal-weighted, risk-parity, and semi-constrained to unconstrained. This study suggests that Bitcoin, due to its exotic nature, unwavering appeal, and unknown set of drivers, could act as a diversifier in normal market conditions, and it might also have some borderline hedge to safe haven properties. The results further suggest that while Bitcoin may be a potential diversifier for a risk-seeking investor, the risk-averse investor must exercise caution by limiting their exposure to Bitcoin in their portfolios, as unnecessary exposure may increase the probability of losses in extreme market conditions.

1 April 2021 in Research in International Business and Finance
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ABAbdullah Bugshan
Abdullah Bugshan
FAFaisal Alnori
Faisal Alnori
Walid BakryWalid Bakry
Walid Bakry

26 November 2022 in Research in International Business and Finance
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AKAudil Khaki
Audil Khaki
MPMason Prasad
Mason Prasad
SASomar Al-Mohamad
Somar Al-Mohamad
Walid BakryWalid Bakry
Walid Bakry
XVXuan Vinh Vo
Xuan Vinh Vo