Unlisted Trading Privileges, Liquidity, and Stock Returns
In this study we examine the effect of dual trading through unlisted trading privileges (UTPs) on liquidity and stock returns. Stocks with UTPs trade in different market structure than stocks listed and traded only on the AMEX and NYSE. Differences in market structure may affect stock returns through liquidity services provided by the competing markets. The sample comprises 852 AMEX and NYSE firms that began unlisted trading on the Philadelphia, Pacific, Midwest, or Cincinnati exchanges between 1984 and 1988. The results show significantly positive abnormal returns around the SEC's announcement of a regional exchange's filing for UTPs. The results also suggest that increased competition improves trading liquidity. Only stocks with low liquidity before UTPs announcements experience significantly improved liquidity and positive stock returns.
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1993
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Authors: | Khan, Walayet A ; Baker, H Kent |
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Journal of Financial Research. - Southern Finance Association - SFA, ISSN 0270-2592. - Vol. 16.1993, 3, p. 221-36
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Southern Finance Association - SFA Southwestern Finance Association - SWFA |
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