The Evolution of ETF Execution: How Algorithms Are Changing the Game

As traditional equity algos fall short, brokers are rolling out dedicated ETF algorithms designed to capture liquidity, integrate fair value and optimise execution against premiums and discount

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big xyt: Supporting the Requirement of Europe’s Equities Consolidated Tape

In a recent article by Waters Technology titled Big xyt Exploring Bid to Provide EU Equities CT, it was reported that currently, EuroCTP is the only confirmed bidder, raising concerns among industry participants about limited competition, potential conflicts of interest, and the impact on data costs.

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12 Days of Trading 2024 Day 12: The Christmas tree of market structure

As the year draws to a close, we’re reminded that the world of market structure is as intricate and dynamic as a beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

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12 Days of Trading 2024 Day 11: Level Tree analysis

Spruce up your critical Level Tree data points - a checklist fir optimised installation. Step 1 - Stand the tree overnight, freeing the branches to settle.

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12 Days of Trading 2024 Day 10: A festive twist in the ETF market – change is in the air

The Christmas is a season full of surprises, and the European ETF market is offering its own unexpected gift this year - a shift in trading dynamics that few might have anticipated.

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12 Days of Trading 2024 Day 9: Flags out for Santa

In your home, who grumpily collects and disposes of the wrapping paper after all the presents have been opened? I must admit my OCDness does put me in this category.

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12 Days of Trading 2024 Day 8: How does Santa select his reindeer?

Tradition has it that there are exactly nine magic reindeer. We assume that these reindeer must at some point have been selected from millions of potential reindeer candidates.

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12 Days of Trading 2024 Day 7: Paddington Excess – finding the sweet spot for liquidity

What is the big xyt link from Paddington to the importance of data analytics? The Paddington producer is none other than Canal Plus, spun out of Vivendi to list on the LSE only just yesterday.

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12 Days of Trading 2024 Day 6: Santa X is coming to town

You really should sell, you’d better not buy, you ought to be short, I’m telling you why, VWAP Crossing’s coming to town.

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12 Days of Trading 2024 Day 5: A festive tale of EBBO and European ETFs

As the holiday season lights up the markets, there’s one star on the ETF tree that deserves special attention: the European Best Bid and Offer (EBBO).

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