This study investigates the impact of market timing strategies on the leverage of non-financial companies. Market timing involves making financial decisions based on expectations of future market movements. Using a sample of non-financial firms, we examine how companies strategically time their debt issuance and repayment activities in response to market conditions. Our analysis considers factors such as interest rate fluctuations, market volatility, and economic cycles. We employ quantitative methods to assess the effectiveness of different market timing strategies in influencing firms' leverage levels. The findings shed light on the dynamics between market conditions and corporate leverage decisions, providing valuable insights for financial managers, investors, and policymakers.

Market timing, non-financial companies, debt issuance

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