Message boards speak volumes--and volatility

The financial press is full of claims that stock message boards move share prices. This article explores whether message board posting activity truly effects daily stock trading volumes and volatility.

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Published in:Futures (Cedar Falls, Iowa) Iowa), 2000-11, Vol.29 (14), p.42
Main Author: Wysocki, Peter D
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Bulletin boards
Effects
Online securities trading
Securities trading volume
Stock exchanges
Volatility
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Summary:The financial press is full of claims that stock message boards move share prices. This article explores whether message board posting activity truly effects daily stock trading volumes and volatility.
ISSN:0746-2468