Market Microstructure Flashcards

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  • How does the presence of informed traders lead to the 'adverse selection' component of the bid-ask spread?
  • In a fragmented market environment, what determines the National Best Bid and Offer ([formula])?
  • Why does a large market order often experience 'walking the book' when seeking immediate execution?
  • Calculate the effective spread for a buy order executed at \[formula]NBBO[formula]20.00 bid and \$20.06 ask.
  • How does 'price priority' function as the primary rule in an order-driven matching engine?
  • Concept: Displayed Liquidity
  • Explain the 'free option' problem inherent in posting a limit order.
  • How does a minimum 'tick size' that is too large impact the competitive bid-ask spread?
  • Identify the three fundamental economic components that constitute the total bid-ask spread.
  • Why is the NBBO midpoint often used as the execution benchmark in dark pool crossing networks?
  • In market microstructure, what does the 'resiliency' dimension of liquidity measure?
  • Why do dealers engage in 'quote shading' when their inventory deviates from a target position?

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