Market Making
/ˈmɑːrkɪt ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The practice of simultaneously quoting buy and sell prices for a financial instrument to provide liquidity in securities markets.
Market making helps maintain liquidity and reduces price volatility in stock exchanges.
Forms
- market making
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Commentary
Market making is crucial in regulating market liquidity and ensuring continuous trade execution, often governed by securities regulation.
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