Market Maker
Market Structure
Definition
A firm or individual that provides liquidity to markets by continuously quoting buy and sell prices, profiting from the bid-ask spread while facilitating trading.
Key Points
- Provides continuous buy/sell quotes
- Profits from bid-ask spread
- Helps maintain market liquidity
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Market Structure
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