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A systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis of noise trading

Sanjay Gupta (Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India)
Nidhi Walia (University School of Applied Management, Punjabi University, Patiala, India)
Simarjeet Singh (ASA Department, Indian School of Business, Mohali, India)
Swati Gupta (Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India)

Qualitative Research in Financial Markets

ISSN: 1755-4179

Article publication date: 1 September 2022

Issue publication date: 17 January 2023

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Abstract

Purpose

This comprehensive study aims to take a punctilious approach intended to present qualitative and quantitative knowledge on the emerging concept of noise trading and identify the emerging themes associated with noise trading.

Design/methodology/approach

This study combines bibliometric and content analysis to review 350 publications from top-ranked journals published from 1986 to 2020.

Findings

The bibliometric and content analysis identified three major themes: the impact of noise traders on the functioning of the stock market, traits of noise traders and different proxies used to measure the impact of noise trading.

Research limitations/implications

This study undertakes research papers related to the field of finance, published in peer-reviewed journals and that too in the English language.

Practical implications

This study shall accommodate rational traders, portfolio consultants and other investors to gain deeper insights into the functioning of noise traders. This will further help them to formulate their trading/investment strategies accordingly.

Originality/value

The successful combination of the bibliometric and content analysis revealed major gaps in the literature and provided future research directions.

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Citation

Gupta, S., Walia, N., Singh, S. and Gupta, S. (2023), "A systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis of noise trading", Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 190-215. https://doi.org/10.1108/QRFM-09-2021-0154

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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