Trading Horizons and Losses: An Examination of Intraday Versus Long-term Traders

This empirical study delves into the intricate interplay of market dynamics, financial returns and investor satisfaction, examining the roles of market sensitivity (MS), news and events (NE), global economic conditions, country economic conditions and company-specific developments. Notably, global economic conditions and country economic conditions significantly impact financial returns, underscoring the relevance of macroeconomic factors in investment outcomes. The study reveals a distinctly negative effect of company-specific developments on financial returns, emphasising the importance of monitoring individual companies in investment portfolios. MS insignificantly affects financial returns but exhibits a notable negative association with investor satisfaction, highlighting its role in shaping investors’ emotional experiences. These findings offer insights for future research, suggesting avenues for exploring the impact of specific NE on financial returns and conducting longitudinal studies to understand evolving investor sentiment, contributing to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing financial outcomes and investor satisfaction in the dynamic landscape of financial markets.