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Market Maker
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| - | An individual or firm that stands ready to immediately trade in one or more securities at quoted [[Bid|bid]] and [[Ask|ask]] prices. Market makers usually hold an inventory of the securities in which they make markets. | + | An individual or firm that stands ready to immediately trade in one or more securities at their quoted [[Bid|bid]] and [[Ask|ask]] prices. Market makers usually hold an inventory of the securities in which they make markets. |
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| | See also: [[Order Driven Market]], [[Quote Driven Market]] | | See also: [[Order Driven Market]], [[Quote Driven Market]] |
Revision as of 18:38, 30 August 2009
An individual or firm that stands ready to immediately trade in one or more securities at their quoted bid and ask prices. Market makers usually hold an inventory of the securities in which they make markets.
See also: Order Driven Market, Quote Driven Market