market maker — Generally, a person who holds himself out on the financial markets on a continuous basis as being willing to deal on own account by buying and selling financial instruments against his proprietary capital at prices defined by him. In the UK, a… … Law dictionary
market maker — An individual or entity that stands ready to buy or sell financial instruments at all times. Market makers quote both a bid and an offer price to the market. Market makers provide liquidity to markets. They profit from the spread between bid and… … Financial and business terms
market-maker — An individual or entity that stands ready to buy or sell financial instruments at all times. Market makers quote both a bid and an offer price to the market. Market makers provide liquidity to markets. They profit from the spread between bid and… … Financial and business terms
Market maker — Financial markets Public market Exchange Securities Bond market Fixed income Corporate bond Government bond Municipal bond … Wikipedia
registered competitive market maker — An NASD registered dealer who acts as a market maker for a designated over the counter stock by buying and selling that stock to maintain stability. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary … Financial and business terms
exempt market maker — A person who is registered as a market maker with the London Stock Exchange in relation to the securities in the target company or, if applicable, the bidder, or is accepted by the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers as a market maker in those… … Law dictionary
market maker to market maker — The transaction was between two market makers registered in the security in question. This may also include those executed through an inter dealer broker or a public display system. London Stock Exchange Glossary … Financial and business terms
market-maker to market-maker — The transaction was between two market makers registered in the security in question. This may also include those executed through an inter dealer broker or a public display system. London Stock Exchange Glossary … Financial and business terms
registered equity market maker — member firm of the American Stock Exchange registered as a trader to make stabilizing trade for its own account in particular securities. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary … Financial and business terms
reduced size market maker — Stock Exchange member firms who do not have the capital base to run a large book are able to register as reduced size market makers. This enables them to deal in the stocks in which they are registered in smaller quantities than those at which a… … Financial and business terms
Registered Options Trader — An individual working on the floor of an exchange whose function it is to watch a number of options traded on the exchange to ensure that they are being traded fairly, in fair market conditions. The individual may trade for him/herself or for… … Investment dictionary