STOCK VOLATILITY AND THE LEVELS OF THE BASIS AND OPEN INTEREST IN FUTURES CONTRACTS

被引:42
作者
CHEN, NF [1 ]
CUNY, CJ [1 ]
HAUGEN, RA [1 ]
机构
[1] HONG KONG UNIV SCI & TECHNOL,KOWLOON,HONG KONG
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10.1111/j.1540-6261.1995.tb05174.x
中图分类号
F8 [财政、金融];
学科分类号
0202 ;
摘要
This article tests a theoretical model of the basis and open interest of stock index futures. The model is based on the differences between stock and futures in terms of investors' ability to customize stock portfolios and liquidity. Empirical evidence confirms the model's prediction that increased volatility decreases the basis and increases open interest.
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页码:281 / 300
页数:20
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