Trader Types Observed by Volume and Price Volatility Relationship in Futures Exchanges

Abstract

     This study observes the trader types between developed and emerging commodity futures exchanges. Relationship between trading volume and volatility are investigated in contemporaneous and dynamic relations. The results show fewer heterogeneous trader types in emerging exchanges even though their trading volumes are higher than those of developed exchanges. Regulators of emerging futures exchanges should develop both trading activities and increase of trader types in their exchanges.