How New Bond Issuance Influences the Liquidity of Covered Bonds

Journal of Fixed Income, Vol. 29 (2)

Posted: 23 Jun 2019 Last revised: 11 May 2023

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Michael Weigerding

University of Liechtenstein; Commerzbank AG; Deutsche Bundesbank

Date Written: June 17, 2019

Abstract

This study shows how primary market supply influences the secondary market liquidity of outstanding bonds. Liquidity is higher around new bond issuance by the same issuer and in the same maturity segment. It rises once the new issue is priced and remains elevated for several days. The effect is mostly attributed to switch trades between old and new bonds. It increases by the volume issued and decreases by the amount of similar paper outstanding. The liquidity surge is positively linked to the new bond's attractiveness; it is stronger during times of positive market sentiment.

Keywords: trading activity, market liquidity, market microstructure, new issuance, covered bond

JEL Classification: G12, D47

Suggested Citation

Weigerding, Michael, How New Bond Issuance Influences the Liquidity of Covered Bonds (June 17, 2019). Journal of Fixed Income, Vol. 29 (2), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3405655 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3405655

Michael Weigerding (Contact Author)

University of Liechtenstein ( email )

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Commerzbank AG ( email )

Frankfurt am Main, D - 60261
Germany

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