Rihab Belguith | Digital portfolio management | Most Reader’s Article Award

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Dr. Rihab Belguith | Digital portfolio management | Most Reader’s Article Award

Doctor at University of Sfax, Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management of Sfax, Tunisia
Summary:

Rihab Belguith is an emerging scholar in financial research with expertise in dynamic investment strategies, cryptocurrency markets, and financial risk management. Currently serving as a Contract Assistant at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Sfax, she has presented her work at several high-profile international conferences, including the International Congress on Insurance and the French Finance Association. Her academic contributions extend to mentoring and organizing professional development initiatives within the finance sector. Rihabā€™s research has been published in esteemed journals, showcasing her focus on innovative financial instruments like gold-backed cryptocurrencies and their hedging effectiveness.

Professional Profile:

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Rihab Belguith has a strong academic foundation in finance and economics. She pursued her education in Tunisia, developing expertise in the fields of financial research and econometrics. Alongside professional experience, she has enhanced her skills through certifications, including English language proficiency with TOEFEL preparation and a four-level certification from Bourguiba School.

šŸ¢ Professional Experience:

  • 2023/2024: Contract Assistant at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Sfax.
  • 2021/2022: Contract Assistant at the Higher Institute of Business Studies (IHEC) Sfax.
  • 2020/2021: Part-time Assistant at IHEC Sfax and the Higher School of Commerce, Sfax.
  • 2019/2020 & 2018/2019: Part-time Assistant at the Higher School of Commerce, Sfax. Rihab also played a pivotal role in academic mentoring, co-supervising master’s research and overseeing final-year student projects. Her academic leadership includes organizing professional training days at International School of Business and contributing to finance-related events at IHEC Sfax.

Research Interests:

  • Dynamic investment strategies
  • Financial risk management
  • Cryptocurrencies, particularly gold-backed assets
  • Hedging capabilities of financial instruments against market volatility Her work often applies econometric modeling to explore the dynamic relationships between traditional assets, cryptocurrencies, and innovative financial instruments, particularly in emerging markets.

Author Metrics:

  • Published Articles:
    • “Sales-Based Dynamic Investment and Leverage Decisions: A Longitudinal Study,” International Journal of Financial Research, 2023. (H-Index: 14)
    • “Can gold-backed cryptocurrencies have dynamic hedging and safe-haven abilities against DeFi and NFT assets?” Journal of Digital Business, 2024. (Q1, H-Index: 13, SJR: 0.89)
  • Submitted Articles:
    • “Can Bitcoin and Gold have Dynamic Hedging and Safe Haven Capabilities against BRICS Plus Stock Market Indices during Global Crises?” Emerging Markets Finance and Trade. (H-Index: 58, Q1, SJR: 0.89)
    • “Revisiting the Hedging Effectiveness of Gold and Bitcoin Against Blue Economy and Green Finance ETFs,” Economic Change and Restructuring. (H-Index: 32, Q2, SJR: 0.71)

Top Noted Publication:

“Can gold-backed cryptocurrencies have dynamic hedging and safe-haven abilities against DeFi and NFT assets?”

  • Published in the Journal of Digital Business (2024).
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.digbus.2024.100077
  • This article explores the role of gold-backed cryptocurrencies as protective financial tools amid volatile digital asset markets.

“A Longitudinal Study of Sales-Based Investment and Leverage Decisions”

  • Published in the International Journal of Financial Research (2023).
  • DOI: 10.5430/ijfr.v14n1p20
  • The study analyzes how sales performance impacts corporate investment and financial leverage decisions over time.