Information content of inter-transaction time: A structural approach
Information content of inter-transaction time: A structural approach
Author(s): Doojin RyuSubject(s): Economy
Published by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Keywords: information content; informed trading; inter-transaction time; KOSPI200 futures; market microstructure; structural model; G10; G15;
Summary/Abstract: This study examines the information role of inter-transaction time by employing a structural market microstructure model. By analyzing the intraday data of the KOSPI200 futures market, we find that the inter-transaction time (i.e., time between two consecutive trades) reveals significant information, and that fast trading is indicative of informed trading. This result remains robust when the effect of trade size is incorporated into the model. Our regression analysis indicates that the information role of inter-transaction time becomes more important when informed trading is less concentrated, liquidity is lower, and the market is more volatile.
Journal: Journal of Business Economics and Management
- Issue Year: 16/2015
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 697-711
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English