Time distance and mutual fund holding horizon : Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment setting of high-speed railway opening

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4277-4312
Number of pages36
Journal / PublicationAccounting and Finance
Volume64
Issue number4
Online published5 Aug 2024
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2024

Abstract

Using a quasi-natural experiment, we investigate whether the opening of high-speed railways affects mutual fund holdings. Applying the difference-in-difference method, we find that mutual fund holdings in remote listed companies increase after the introduction of high-speed railways in their cities. This effect is primarily observed within the optimal interval of the railway. Opening high-speed railways also facilitates mutual fund visits to remote listed companies, resulting in increased holdings. © 2024 Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand.

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  • high-speed railways, mutual fund holdings, site visit, time distance