Abstract
Using a high-frequency data set of the spot Australian/US dollar, this study examines the distribution of quotes, spreads, and returns across the trading day. By identifying the direction of trade and the subsequent quote returns from contributing banks, the segmented nature of the market into market-makers and informed and uninformed traders is investigated. The results suggest that the economic gain possible from private information is maximised over 2 to 5 quotes and is rapidly eroded by 20 quotes (about 2 min later during busy trading times) as other new information enters the market. Also, the analysis is revealing of discontinuities in trading and the volatility of pricing across the trading day.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 61-75 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | International Review of Financial Analysis |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Foreign exchange
- Market microstructure
- Price discovery
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