IPO underpricing in supply and demand framework: evidence from a market of retailers

Ahmed S. Alanazi, Benjamin Liu and Haitham Al-Zoubi ()

Applied Economics, 2016, vol. 48, issue 60, 5835-5849

Abstract: How do supply, demand and allocation of shares on the underpricing of initial public offerings (IPOs) affect the shape and steepness of supply and demand curves? Theoretical studies posit that subscribers ‘flip’ in IPOs immediately on the listing day to capture instantaneous profits. Consistent with this hypothesis, we find that both curves of the market listing day of IPOs are significantly negatively sloped with the supply curve being much steeper and above the demand curve. The excess demand that occurs during the subscription period becomes excess supply once the shares start to float on the listing day. Overall, we establish a strong empirical link between the underpricing puzzle and the aftermarket interaction of IPOs.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2016.1186794

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