Liquidity Risk and the Dynamics of Arbitrage Capital

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Finance
Year: 2019
Volume: 74
Issue: 3
Pages: 1139-1173

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We develop a continuous‐time model of liquidity provision in which hedgers can trade multiple risky assets with arbitrageurs. Arbitrageurs have constant relative risk‐aversion (CRRA) utility, while hedgers' asset demand is independent of wealth. An increase in hedgers' risk aversion can make arbitrageurs endogenously more risk‐averse. Because arbitrageurs generate endogenous risk, an increase in their wealth or a reduction in their CRRA coefficient can raise risk premia despite Sharpe ratios declining. Arbitrageur wealth is a priced risk factor because assets held by arbitrageurs offer high expected returns but suffer the most when wealth drops. Aggregate illiquidity, which declines in wealth, captures that factor.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:bla:jfinan:v:74:y:2019:i:3:p:1139-1173
Journal Field
Finance
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25