Peace process incidents in the stock market of Colombian stock exchange period 2012-2016

Abstract

In Colombia the peace process with the called Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) El Ejercito del Pueblo- make a historical fact after several attempts and approaches, even though those achieved with other guerrilla groups did not have the scope in the context of the stock market. The events revive the experiences of countries that during the time of the negotiations presented variations in their economic indicators.With a mixed approach, it identifies the most relevant events in relation to the stock market fluctuations of the stock exchange in Colombia, among the findings is the bearish variation in the vast majority of companies that listed the day after the plebiscite and on the day of the signing of the peace agreement, especially some companies in the banking sector. However, the peace process is an economic and social necessity that are reflected in the recovery of the social tissue, the growth and development of the financial market.