This paper explores the quadratic variation (QV) as an alternative measure to the bid-ask spread in limit order markets when observed at high resolution. Although the spread cannot be precisely estimated because of microstructure noise, the QV of the price series, consisting of the transaction...

This study investigates the time-varying frequency of spillovers between European stock markets and oil during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. Using the spillover index by Diebold & Yilmaz, 2012 and Baruník & Křehlík, 2018, we analyze high-frequency data at a 5-min interval...

This study assesses the relationship between the likelihood of future stock price crashes and conservatism-an accounting characteristic that leads to the undervaluation of accounting net assets relative to economic net assets. This undervaluation is achieved by less stringent verification...

Since January 2020, we have been experiencing times of uncertainty and volatility. This study aims to analyze the behavior of cryptocurrencies during periods of volatility and whether they can be considered safe-haven assets. To measure volatility, we utilize the VIX and estimate linear...

We study whether managers' industry experience matters for hedge fund activism. We find that hedge fund managers with previous executive and outside director experience in target industries hold target shares longer and are more likely to serve as directors on target boards than those without...

This study examines how the occurrence of natural disasters in the U.S. influences investor interest in green assets and actual investments, focusing on inflows into green ETFs as a proxy for non-fundamental demand. Event study analyses demonstrate both increases in investor interest in...