Why “trades” is being discussed
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"Do it better" doesn't work for monopolies. A company offering trades at lower intervals doesn't work when the NYSE etc. controls the actual platform, the minimum fees, the gran…
by Arainach · Oct 5, 2026
They seem to lead to measurable improvements for HFT companies, who seem to benefit from incrementally faster information and execution, and high volume (which might be reduced…
by musicale · Oct 5, 2026
Yes - car is a bit of a luxury in Europe if you don't do any of those things - live in the rural parts of the country, leave the urban core, have kids, visit parents, friends an…
by ReptileMan · Oct 5, 2026
> more liquidity is always good Strong disagree. Liquidity at the level of milliseconds means insider trading and other information disparity is more profitable and encourages p…
by Arainach · Oct 5, 2026
yeah, here too. Hence my point that not all trades are equal. If you wanted to be a painter or a construction worker, you don't need any of that.
by d--b · Oct 4, 2026
Agreed, My uncle worked as a tile setter for most of his life. Was very good at it, had his own company and contracted to other companies. I only ever heard good things about hi…
by Ccecil · Oct 4, 2026
Interest
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Mentions
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Trade is the voluntary exchange of goods, services, or both. Read more on Wikipedia