EBK INVESTMENTS
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781259357480
Author: Bodie
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Chapter 3, Problem 2PS
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To determine: The reason for the decline in average trade sizes in recent years is to be determined.
Introduction: The average trade size is calculated by dividing the volume of share traded by the trade quantity.
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