Open Versus Closed Conference Calls: The Determinants and Effects of Broadening Access to Disclosure

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conference call
corporate disclosure
selective disclosure
price volatility
institutional investor
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Bushee, Brian J
Matsumoto, Dawn A
Miller, Gregory S
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Recent advances in information technology allow firms to provide broader access to their disclosures. We examine the determinants and effects of the decision to provide unlimited real-time access to conference calls (i.e., “open” conference calls). Our evidence suggests that the decision to provide open calls is associated with the composition of a firm's investor base and, to some degree, the complexity of its financial information. We also find that open calls are associated with a greater increase in small trades (consistent with individuals trading on information released during the call) and higher price volatility during the call period.

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2003-01-01
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Journal of Accounting and Economics
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