Electronic Trading Fundamentals
Learn the essentials of electronic trading in financial markets, from market structure to advanced techniques.
Learn the essentials of electronic trading in financial markets, from market structure to advanced techniques.
This introductory course offers a comprehensive exploration of electronic trading in financial markets, taught by experienced Wall Street professionals. You'll gain insights into the impact of technology on market systems, starting with fundamental market structures and progressing to advanced electronic trading techniques. The curriculum covers the evolution of financial markets, electronic trading protocols, and their influence on market dynamics. You'll study order book mechanics, algorithmic trading, and electronic trading in fixed income markets. The course also addresses current issues in electronic trading and their impact on financial stability, providing you with a well-rounded understanding of this crucial aspect of modern finance.
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What you'll learn
Understand the evolution of financial markets from traditional to electronic trading
Identify key events in the development of electronic trading systems
Describe the workflow of major electronic trading protocols
Analyze how different market participants utilize electronic trading
Compare characteristics of financial instruments traded electronically versus non-electronically
Evaluate the impact of electronic trading on market liquidity and stability
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Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of electronic trading in financial markets. It begins with the fundamentals of market structure, explaining concepts like liquidity and market participants. The curriculum then progresses to the basics of electronic trading, including the history of technological developments in financial markets. Students will learn about order book mechanics, which is crucial for understanding how electronic markets function. The course also covers advanced electronic trading techniques, with a focus on algorithmic trading. A special module is dedicated to electronic trading in fixed income markets, highlighting the unique aspects of this asset class. Throughout the course, students will explore the impact of technological innovation on market structure and discuss current issues related to electronic trading and financial stability. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of how modern financial markets operate in the electronic era.
Fundamentals of Market Structure
Module 1
Fundamentals of Electronic Trading
Module 2
Mechanics of an Order Book
Module 3
Advanced Electronic Trading
Module 4
Electronic Trading in Fixed Income
Module 5
Innovation Guidelines
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructors
2 Courses
CEO of ViableMkts and Expert in Fixed Income and Trading Platforms
Chris White is the CEO of ViableMkts, a fintech strategic consulting firm, with 18 years of experience in financial services, including over 12 years dedicated to fixed income electronic business development. He has a comprehensive background that encompasses equity trading, bond sales, and trading platform development. Previously, Chris was instrumental in the establishment of the MarketAxess platform and held significant roles at leading investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, where he invented the GSessions corporate bond trading platform. He holds a BA in Psychology from Brown University and is actively involved in educating future finance professionals as an instructor at the New York Institute of Finance.
1 Course
Director and Head of Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities
Kenny Polcari is the Director and Head of Floor Operations for O’Neil Securities, bringing over 30 years of experience on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). He is a well-known market commentator and regularly appears on CNBC, providing insights on market trends and trading strategies. Kenny became a member of the NYSE in 1985 and has held various roles in investment banking and brokerage, including positions at Salomon Brothers and ICAP. He is also recognized for his engaging public speaking style and authors a daily newsletter, Morning Thoughts, which offers market analysis. Kenny holds a BS/BA degree in Finance from Boston University and is actively involved in educating others about the financial markets.
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