medium · Market Microstructure spread-econ

A buyer purchases 1,000 shares at $30.08 when the NBBO midpoint is $30.06. Five minutes later, the midpoint has risen to $30.12.

What is the realized spread on this trade, and what does it indicate about the dealer's profit?

  1. $0.04; the dealer earned a profit from the effective spread.
  2. -$0.04; the dealer broke even on an inventory basis.
  3. $0.08; the dealer gained from the market trend.
  4. -$0.08; the dealer lost money due to adverse selection.

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