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The Effect of Dividend Policy on Stock Price: Evidence from An Emerging Country
The Effect of Dividend Policy on Stock Price: Evidence from An Emerging Country

Author(s): Harun Dereli, Mehmet Sabri Topak
Subject(s): Economic policy, International relations/trade, Financial Markets, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
Published by: İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi
Keywords: Dividend Policy; Stock Price Return; Borsa Istanbul; Turkey;

Summary/Abstract: This study attempts to explore the effect of dividend policy on the stock prices of the companies in Turkey. A balanced panel data set has been formed with 102 companies listed on Borsa Istanbul Industrial Index (XUSIN) for the period 2004-2016. The results of the models used in the study show no statistically significant effect of gross dividend payout ratio, cash dividend payout ratio and their one-year lagged values on stock prices.

  • Issue Year: 10/2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 1186-1197
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English