Abstract
This study explores the impact of religious nationalism on domestic
portfolio investment within a country. Examining data from 36 developed and
emerging markets spanning the period of 2004-2021, the results suggest that
investors from countries with significant religious nationalism sentiment tend to
allocate a greater portion of their portfolio to domestic equities, leading to less
international diversified portfolios. Religious nationalism promotes cultural
uniformity and the preservation of traditional values, prioritizing the protection
of religious symbols and customs over embracing innovation. Furthermore, the
findings indicate that religious nationalism exacerbates religious discrimination
against minority religions, thereby increasing investments in home markets.
Moreover, I illustrate that religious nationalism is particularly relevant in
emerging markets.
Publisher
Babes-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca