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Thesis
OTC Quote Size.kemerey.thesis.pdf
(2019)
  • Kemerey Thompson, Utah State University
Abstract
I examine the effects of a change in the minimum quotation size on liquidity and volatility in the modern over-the-counter (OTC) markets. On November 12, 2012, the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency (FINRA) introduced a pilot program to adjust the minimum quote sizes for securities transactions in the OTC markets. I find that an increase in the minimum quote size decreases OTC market quality as spreads widen and volatility increases. In contrast, I find that a decrease in the minimum quote size improves OTC market quality, but the results are sensitive to the price of the security. These results offer important insights to regulators, exchange officials, and market participants in the OTC marketplace.
Keywords
  • OTC,
  • market quality,
  • liquidity,
  • minimum quote size,
  • volatility,
  • SEC,
  • FINRA
Publication Date
Spring April 19, 2019
Degree
Masters in Financial Economics
Field of study
Finance
Department
Economics and Finance
Advisor
Todd Griffith
Citation Information
Kemerey Thompson. "OTC Quote Size.kemerey.thesis.pdf" (2019)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kemerey-thompson/1/