hard · Market Microstructure spread-econ

A dealer in the over-the-counter bond market quotes a wider spread for a thinly-traded corporate bond than for an on-the-run Treasury note.

Which microstructure factor primarily explains this difference?

  1. Federal rules that mandate minimum spreads for investment-grade corporate debt.
  2. Higher exchange trading fees charged on corporate bonds versus Treasury notes.
  3. The lower par value typically issued per bond for corporates relative to Treasury notes.
  4. Increased inventory holding risk due to longer expected time to find a counterparty.

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