Investigating the Impact of IPOs on the BIST Technology (XUTEK) Index Using the Event Study Method

OpenAlex İngilizce

This study has been conducted to identify the impact of publicly offered companies in the BIST Technology sector on the index. The aim is to contribute to the development of more informed and effective strategies for investors in their future investment decisions. Focusing on 12 businesses that went public on the BIST Technology index in 2021 and 2022, their initial public offering (IPO) dates have been considered as event days. The relationship between index returns and these dates has been evaluated through an Event Study methodology. The analysis has revealed that, particularly in 2022, IPOs of businesses had a significant impact on index returns and the number of abnormal returns during this period was high. This finding helps to better understand the influence of IPO processes and developments in the technology sector on capital markets.