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REDEMPTION CONSTRAINTS OF BRAZILIAN EQUITY FUNDS, LIQUIDITY OF ASSETS, AND PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT

This paper analyzed the relation between redemption constraints and liquidity of assets under management of Brazilian equity funds, as well as its effect on performance. The sample included 2,706 Brazilian equity funds with investments in stocks listed on BM&FBovespa, or in shares of other equity funds, between 2009 and 2016. The analysis was carried out through descriptive statistics and linear regressions with panel data. The results indicated that redemption constraints positively impact equity funds performance. In addition, the results suggested that liquidity constraints allow the funds to exploit less liquid investments in stocks and shares of other funds. When verifying whether investments in low liquidity assets by equity funds imply superior performance from liquidity premia, the results did not indicate a positive effect.

KEYWORDS
Redemption constraints; portfolio liquidity; performance; equity funds; investment funds

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