The Low Price Effect on the Polish Market

• Autorzy: Adam Zaremba , Radosław Żmudziński
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In this paper we investigate the characteristics of the low price anomaly, which implies higher returns to stocks with a low nominal price. The research aims to broaden academic knowledge in a few ways. Firstly, we deliver some fresh evidence on the low price effect from the Polish market. Secondly, we analyze the interdependence between the low price effect and other return factors: value, size and liquidity. Thirdly, we investigate whether the low price effect is present after accounting for liquidity. Fourthly, we check to see whether the low price effect is robust to transaction costs. The paper is composed of three main sections. In the beginning, we review the existing literature. Next, we present the data sources and research methods employed. Finally, we discuss our research findings. Our computations are based on all the stocks listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) in the years 2003-2013. We have concluded that the low price effect is present on the Polish market, although the statistical significance is very weak and it disappears entirely after accounting for transaction costs and liquidity. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Stock exchange; Shares prices; Stock markets; Stock market

PL

Giełda; Ceny akcji; Rynki giełdowe; Giełda papierów wartościowych

• Czasopismo: e-Finanse
• Rocznik: 2014
• Tom: 10
• Numer: nr 1
• Strony: 69--85

Twórcy

autor

Adam Zaremba

• Poznań University of Economics, Poland

autor

Radosław Żmudziński

• Poznań University of Economics, Poland

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