The Intended and Collateral Effects of Short-Sale Bans as a Regulatory Tool

Journal of Investment Management; Third Quarter, 2013

Posted: 15 Nov 2014

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Terrence Hendershott

University of California, Berkeley - Haas School of Business

Ethan Namvar

University of California, Berkeley - Haas School of Business; Columbia Business School

Blake Phillips

University of Waterloo

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Date Written: September 30, 2013

Abstract

Short-sale bans have been utilized globally as a regulatory tool during periods of financial crisis. This paper reviews the observed intended and unintended effects of short-sale bans. Research has documented pervasive effects spanning many financial markets that include options, convertible bonds, credit default swaps, and exchange-traded funds. Such implications should be of interest to regulators and policymakers when contemplating future bans.

Keywords: Short-sale ban, SEC, securities and exchange commission, short-sale constraints, financial crisis, price discovery, liquidity

JEL Classification: G00

Suggested Citation

Hendershott, Terrence J. and Namvar, Ethan and Phillips, Blake, The Intended and Collateral Effects of Short-Sale Bans as a Regulatory Tool (September 30, 2013). Journal of Investment Management; Third Quarter, 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2333796

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