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The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of COVID-19 on stock market performance from the aspects of stock price volatility and stock market risk in the top GDP10 Asian countries. The dependent variable has been used in this study, which is the stock price volatility and stock market risk, while the independent variable that has been involved in this research is confirmed cases and death cases from COVID-19. In addition, the control variables that will be taken into this study are gross domestic product (GDP) and exchange rate. The study is examined between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Data were all collected from the source Investing.com, Trading Economies, Worldometer and World Bank. The findings show a significant positive relationship between the impacts of Covid-19 confirmed cases on stock price volatility among the top 10 Asian Country. However, there is an insignificant relationship between the impacts of Covid-19 death cases on stock price volatility among the top 10 GDP Asian Country. Covid-19 confirmed cases and death cases are insignificant on stock market risks among the top 10 GDP Asian Country. |