The investors' attention has been extensively used to predict the stock market. Different from existing proxies of the investors' attention, such as the Google trends, Baidu index (BI), we argue the collective attention from the stock trading platforms could reflect the investors' attention more closely. By calculated the increments of the attention volume for each stock (IAVS) from the stock t...

This paper offers a novel explanation for why some firms prefer to pay dividends rather than repurchase shares. It is well-known that institutional investors are relatively less taxed than individual investors, and that this induces “dividend clientele” effects. We argue that firms determine the proportions of institutional and individual owners when they set dividends. Institutions have a rela...

The dividend policy ratio is an influential matter on the firm performance in context of apparel sector. shareholders benefit as a return for investing organization. Consequently, there impact from decisions. basic aim this study to critically evaluate relationship between ratios and sector USA. research conducted determine factors identifying two variables. Based results secondary method analy...

With advanced computer and network technologies of nowadays, learners could benefit from well-developed distance learning systems for obtaining vast learning content, as well as performing learning exercises at anytime anywhere. However, to attract learners and to keep them active would be difficult in those content-based learning systems. One possible solution is to include some motivator fact...