We employ a special adaptive form of the Strongly Typed Genetic Programming (STGP)-based learning algorithm to develop trading rules based on a survival of the fittest principle. Employing returns data for the Russell 1000, Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indices the STGP method produces greater...

In this paper we review the literature on the short term predictability of stock prices conditional on large prior price changes. This research area is characterized by a large number of studies reflecting different markets, time periods, methodologies and model parameters. While most of the...

We empirically examine the price impact of block trades, in the Saudi Stock Market over the time period of 2005–2008. Using a unique dataset of intraday data consisting of 2.3million block buys and 1.9million block sales, we find an asymmetry in the price impact of block purchases and sales....

This study investigates the implications of high-frequency trading (HFT) on market efficiency and price discovery by using state-space models and real-life one-minute high-frequency data of the six most traded currency pairs worldwide - USD/EUR, USD/JPY, USD/GBP, USD/AUD, USD/CHF and USD/CAD. We...

Purpose: We examine the impact of market frictions in the form of trading costs on investor average holding periods for stocks in the S&P global 1200 index to examine constraints on international portfolio diversification. Design/methodology/approach: We determine whether it is appropriate to...

Purpose: This study aims to examine the cross-market efficiency of the FTSE/MIB index options contracts traded on the Italian derivatives market (IDEM) during a period including the financial crisis between 1st October 2007 and 31st December 2012 using daily option prices....

Purpose: The paper aims to provide the individual routes of the authors into behavioural finance in order to introduce the special issue. Design/methodology/approach: The paper provides the background to the authors' personal route into behavioural finance. Findings: The paper highlights...