Alternative Trading System
/[ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv ˈtreɪdɪŋ ˈsɪstəm]/
Definitions
- (n.) A non-exchange trading venue that matches buyers and sellers of securities outside of traditional stock exchanges.
The company chose to execute the order through an alternative trading system to access greater liquidity.
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- alternative trading system
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Commentary
Alternative trading systems operate under different regulatory frameworks than traditional exchanges, offering anonymity and often lower transaction costs.
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