The adverse selection cost component of the spread of Brazilian stocks

This study analyzes the adverse selection cost component embedded in the spreads of Brazilian stocks. We show that it is higher than in the U.S. market and presents an intraday U-shape pattern (i.e., higher at the beginning and at the end of the day). In addition, we investigate the relationships of...

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Published in:Emerging markets review 2014-12, Vol.21, p.21-41
Main Authors: Araújo, Gustavo Silva, Barbedo, Claudio Henrique da S., Vicente, José Valentim M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adverse selection
Adverse selection cost
Bid–ask spread
Bond issues
Brazilians
Corporate governance
Cost
Emerging markets
Markets
Stocks
Studies
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Summary:This study analyzes the adverse selection cost component embedded in the spreads of Brazilian stocks. We show that it is higher than in the U.S. market and presents an intraday U-shape pattern (i.e., higher at the beginning and at the end of the day). In addition, we investigate the relationships of the adverse selection cost with a firm's characteristics. We find that stocks listed in the highest corporate governance levels do not have the lowest costs. On the other hand, the liquidity of shares, the trade size and the market value of the firm are directly correlated with this cost.
ISSN:1566-0141
1873-6173
DOI:10.1016/j.ememar.2014.07.003