infonet-economy

This study is an empirical analysis of the intraday market liquidity and volume concentration on the Swiss Stock Exchange. The intraday market liquidity on the Swiss market exhibits a triple-U shaped pattern. An intraday pattern of volume concentration also exists. The empirical evidence shows that the US market influences the Swiss trading day to a remarkable extent. The results also suggest the dynamics of an order-driven market. Disequilibrium between demand and supply conditions are associated with an increase in trading volume and a thinner limit order book. In this market condition, trades engender a wider spread and price volatility.