In their studies, Loughran, Ritter, and Rydqvist (1994), Fan, Wong, and Zhang (2007), Chi and Padgett (2005) as well as Ritter (1991) show differences in the regional characteristics of underpricing and overpricing in initial public offerings (IPOs). Our study analysis the regional differences...

Momentum trading strategies have been proved to be profitable in different asset classes and on various national capital markets in the past. However, there are some indications for eroding momentum profits. Based on the theory of gradual information distribution on capital markets and the...