英文摘要 |
This paper examines the differences and determinants of the NTDIUSD bid-ask spread and trading volume in Taipei Forex, Inc. and Cosmos Forex, Inc. Empirical results show that both trading volume and bid-ask spreads are higher in Taipei Forex, Inc. than in Comos Forex, Inc. We find that the reason why the more liquid Taipei Forex, Inc. has a larger bid-ask spread is due to the fact that the Central Bank of China usually performs intervention in this market. As such, the larger bid-ask spread reflects higher adverse selection costs for market participants in Taipei Forex, Inc .. |