Dividend Policy and Share Price Volatility: Evidence from Pakistan

Dr.Yasir Habib
Dr.Yasir Habib
Zernigah Irshad Kiani
Zernigah Irshad Kiani
Muhammad Arif Khan
Muhammad Arif Khan
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University

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Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between dividend policy and share price volatility in Pakistani stock market. The cross sectional regression is used to analyze the relationship of share price with dividend yield and payout ratio. The dividend yield and share prices are positively relate but payout ratio is negatively related. This study suggest that dividend policy is effect the share price volatility in Pakistan and this study also proposed that signaling effect is also relevant in determining the share price volatility.

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How to Cite This Article

Dr.Yasir Habib. 1970. \u201cDividend Policy and Share Price Volatility: Evidence from Pakistan\u201d. Global Journal of Management and Business Research - B: Economic & Commerce GJMBR-B Volume 12 (GJMBR Volume 12 Issue B5).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/GJMBR

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Dividend Policy and Share Price Volatility: Evidence from Pakistan

Dr.Yasir Habib
Dr.Yasir Habib <p>Mohammad Ali Jinnah University</p>
Zernigah Irshad Kiani
Zernigah Irshad Kiani
Muhammad Arif Khan
Muhammad Arif Khan

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