The term 'counter-party' refers to the other party in any transaction. It encompasses entities such as foreign customers for exporters and borrowers for lenders. Counter-party risk is the potential risk that the other party may not fulfil their contractual obligations. This article delves into its historical context, types, key events, significance, and related terms.
An in-depth exploration of the mid-market price, including its definition, significance in trading, calculation, historical context, and impact on financial markets.
An in-depth look at NASDAQ, a US securities market known for its electronic trading and innovation, and a strong rival to the New York Stock Exchange.
An in-depth explanation of quotation in the context of stock markets, including historical context, types, key events, detailed explanations, mathematical models, charts, importance, applicability, and more.
A detailed exploration of a quote-driven market, where securities are traded based on prices quoted by market-makers.
A comprehensive examination of the Stock Exchange Automated Quotations (SEAQ) system used primarily on the London Stock Exchange.
A comprehensive examination of dealer exchanges, highlighting their structure, functioning, historical context, and related terms.
Market makers are dealers in the securities exchange who buy and sell securities for their own account to maintain an orderly market in the specific securities they manage.
An in-depth look at Pink Sheets, the daily publication detailing bid and asked prices of thousands of OTC stocks, including historical context, practical applications, and related terms.
Explore the detailed definition, functionality, and practical examples of Level 2 Trading services in the NASDAQ. Learn how real-time market maker quotations impact trading strategies.
A comprehensive explanation of Quote-Driven Market, including its definition, operational mechanisms, and insights into how quoted prices are set by market makers, dealers, or specialists.
Understanding the concept of Workout Market and how market makers predict the trading price range of a security within a reasonable timeframe.
