Liquidity effects and FFA returns in the international shipping derivatives market

Alizadeh, A. H., Kappou, K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5047-8104, Tsouknidis, D. and Visvikis, I. (2015) Liquidity effects and FFA returns in the international shipping derivatives market. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 76. pp. 58-75. ISSN 1366-5545 doi: 10.1016/j.tre.2015.02.001

Abstract/Summary

The study examines the impact of liquidity risk on freight derivatives returns. The Amihud liquidity ratio and bid–ask spreads are utilized to assess the existence of liquidity risk in the freight derivatives market. Other macroeconomic variables are used to control for market risk. Results indicate that liquidity risk is priced and both liquidity measures have a significant role in determining freight derivatives returns. Consistent with expectations, both liquidity measures are found to have positive and significant effects on the returns of freight derivatives. The results have important implications for modeling freight derivatives, and consequently, for trading and risk management purposes.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/39474
Identification Number/DOI	10.1016/j.tre.2015.02.001
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Henley Business School > Finance and Accounting
Uncontrolled Keywords	Forward freight agreements; Liquidity risk; Bid–ask spreads; Shipping; Panel data
Publisher	Elsevier
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