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Factors in the Illiquidity of Thinly Traded Securities
1 Introduction Over the years, financial markets have undergone significant transformations driven by technological innovation, evolving trading mechanisms, and shifting regulatory priorities. Among these, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed growing concern about the liquidity challenges facing low-volume, or “thinly traded,” securities.
Intraday variation in trading costs: Evidence from the TSPP
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Where does ex‐dividend trading occur: An examination of trading venues around dividends
We examine the fragmentation of trading around the ex-dividend date. We argue that the taker-maker and dark trading venues provide potential dividend capture traders a more favorable platform than the maker-taker venue(s) given the price improvement, lower queues, and lower net transaction costs. Our evidence indicates that taker-maker (dark) venue market share decreases (increases) on cum-dividend days but reverts to normal levels on the ex-dividend day.
First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3
First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3 The Carter legacy is second to none. Because they were involved in so many ventures, economic, political, and religious alike, their influence remains to be seen today. John Carter's descendants became titans of Virginia's colonial and early American history. They inhabited, funded, and built major businesses that served to drive Virginia's progression from a struggling... Virginia History Podcast
Virginia History Podcast on Apple Podcasts
The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial Era American War for Independence Pre-Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Early Modern Virginia During the World's Wars Cold War Virginia Contemporary Virginia Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com
The 1619 Project - Dr. Phil Magness Interview
1619 was indeed a big year in Virginia’s history. In previous episodes we discussed many firsts that took place in the colony, but perhaps none of those firsts has drawn more attention than the “20 and odd’s” arrival. In 2019 The New York Times published a series of articles highlighting that arrival. It was quite a publication with many goals, most of them political. Especially because of that political focus the 1619 Project received enormous scrutiny.
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