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Instinet - The usefulness of ECNs in trading environments

Case discussion

Essay, 2012

8 Pages, Grade: 7.5

Maximilian Wegener (Author)

Abstract or Introduction

ECN is the acronym for “Electronic Communication Network”, an electronic system that facilitates the trading of financial products outside the usual stock exchanges. By introducing an ECN, trades can be completed directed without the need of a middleman or third party. Of course, there are fees connected to the usage of an ECN.
The ECN connects buyers and sellers, also matches buy and sell orders at specified prices and detects whether there are matches between these two parties (Appendix A). [...]

Details

Title: Instinet - The usefulness of ECNs in trading environments
Subtitle: Case discussion
College: Maastricht University (SBE)
Course: investment analysis and portfolio management
Grade: 7.5
Authors: Maximilian Wegener (Author)Carlos Lasure Briz (Author)Janis Klenk (Author)Christine Nicoll (Author)Julia Savvopoulos (Author)
Year: 2012
Pages: 8
Catalog Number: V215075
ISBN (eBook): 9783656431749
ISBN (Book): 9783656476702
File size: 490 KB
Language: English
Keywords: portfolio management, instinet, ecn, electronic communication network, case, essay, pro/con

Quote paper: Maximilian Wegener (Author)Carlos Lasure Briz (Author)Janis Klenk (Author)Christine Nicoll (Author)Julia Savvopoulos (Author), 2012, Instinet - The usefulness of ECNs in trading environments, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/215075

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