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Market Breadth

The ratio of the number of stocks in an index that have advanced (i.e., have positive performance) versus the number...

Mid-Quote Cross

A form of cross in which two counterparties (a buyer and a seller) get a mid-quote fill price from a...

MOC Algorithm

A trading algorithm that targets the closing price, and hence the name “market-on-close (MOC) algorithm”. This algorithm allows electronic traders...

Market-On-Close Algo

A trading algorithm (algo) that targets the closing price, and hence the name “market-on-close (MOC) algo”. This algorithm allows electronic...

Minimum Quote Size

On the London Stock Exchange (LSE), it refers to the minimum number of shares in which market makers are registered...

Market Impact Cost

A component of execution costs; in turn, market impact cost consists of two components: bid-ask spread and price concession. It...

Market Impact

The price change that occurs due to a sell or buy order. Broadly, it is the effect that results from...

Margin Trading

Using the funds borrowed from a broker to trade securities (e.g., stocks). Margin trading works also for bonds, options, among...

Member Short Sale Ratio

A ratio that is constructed by relating shares sold short by an exchange member (New York Stock Exchange) to total...

Meta

An algo that seeks out the broker algo or a set of broker algos that would best suit the needs...