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Do option markets substitute for stock markets? Evidence from trading on anticipated tender offer announcements

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  • Arnold, Tom
  • Erwin, Gayle
  • Nail, Lance
  • Nixon, Terry

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  • Arnold, Tom & Erwin, Gayle & Nail, Lance & Nixon, Terry, 2006. "Do option markets substitute for stock markets? Evidence from trading on anticipated tender offer announcements," International Review of Financial Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 15(3), pages 247-255.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finana:v:15:y:2006:i:3:p:247-255
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