Introduction to Execution & Trading Platforms

This course introduces the different types of trading platforms and order systems that can be used to match buyers and sellers. It explains the different features to order execution that can be employed and what the implications are for buyers and sellers. Through a practical exercise, participants will be able to fill in an order book based on a range of different order types. Finally, the course examines some of the alternative platforms that have arisen to meet the needs of market participants.

Suitability

For individuals with a basic understanding of investment banking and the financial markets

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course participants should understand_x000D_
– The dynamics of an order-driven markets and the types of orders_x000D_
– The basics of electronic and programme trading_x000D_
– How to complete trade confirmations and calculate P/L

Course Content

Order-Driven Market_x000D_
‐ A typical order-driven screen_x000D_
‐ Client costs_x000D_
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The Order Book_x000D_
‐ Iceberg orders_x000D_
‐ Dealing away and best execution_x000D_
‐ Limit orders_x000D_
‐ Market or ‘at best’ orders_x000D_
‐ Execute and eliminate_x000D_
‐ Fill or kill_x000D_
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Exercises: Filling in the order book for a range of order types_x000D_
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Execution Platforms and Methods_x000D_
‐ Electronic trading_x000D_
‐ Dark venues_x000D_
‐ Transaction costs and slippage_x000D_
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Efficient Trading Frontier_x000D_
‐ Market impact and timing risk_x000D_
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Program Trading_x000D_
‐ How program trading works & typical participants_x000D_
‐ Volumes and tranching_x000D_
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Exercises: Identifying appropriate trade execution approaches. Completing trade tickets and client P/L statements based on trade data

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