COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from JII Stocks

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the reaction of the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) stocks to the announcement of COVID-19 as a national disaster in Indonesia. The sample used is 30 of JII stocks and an event study methodology applied. The results of the study found that there were in the second and the fourth day after the event date having significant on abnormal return at 1 % level. Additionally, there was the pretty strong impact of the event on Trading Volume Activity and Bid-Ask Spread of JII stocks. In addition, based on the regression test indicated that the event has a significant effect on JII stocks, so that the result remain robust. It indicated that the announcement of COVID-19 as a national disaster in Indonesia has affected market stock.