This paper examines the impact of the stance of monetary policy on security returns. The two measures of the stance of monetary policy used, the federal funds rate and an index based on the changes in the discount rate, contain significant information that can be used to forecast expected stock...

We examine the relation between borrowing costs and the presence of loan collateral. We find the presence of collateral increases with default risk, consistent with low quality borrowers reducing their risks and borrowing costs through the use of collateral. By explicitly controlling for the...

Do funds holding less liquid assets benefit more than others by a closed-end structure? If so, closed-end funds invested in typically less liquid international securities are expected to outperform funds invested in domestic securities. Tests that control for fund characteristics and fund type...

I find a positive relation between underwriter reputation and the initial and long-run aftermarket performance of closed-end funds. This relation persists even after controlling for fund characteristics, types, and investment strategies. The positive relation between underwriter reputation and...

I find a positive relation between underwriter reputation and the initial and long-run aftermarket performance of closed-end funds. This relation persists even after controlling for fund characteristics, types, and investment strategies. The positive relation between underwriter reputation and...