Trading Venue
/ˈtreɪdɪŋ ˈvɛnjuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulated marketplace or facility where financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, derivatives, and commodities are bought and sold.
The company listed its shares on a recognized trading venue to increase liquidity.
 - (n.) An organized electronic system operating under a regulatory framework allowing market participants to execute transactions outside traditional exchanges, including multilateral trading facilities and organized trading facilities.
Many brokers use alternative trading venues to access off-exchange liquidity.
 
Forms
- trading venue
 - trading venues
 
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Commentary
The term covers various types of regulated marketplaces, including traditional exchanges and newer electronic platforms; legal precision requires identifying which category applies in specific contexts.
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