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Bringing the Power of Signal V6 to D-Limit

Displayed trading on IEX Exchange just keeps getting better.

D-Limit
The Signal
Order types
Podcast

From the Archives: The Stock Market’s Morning Routine with Ramon Gonzalez of IEX Exchange

While you were still sleeping, the stock market was busy getting ready for the day. Ramon “Ray” Gonzalez, Head of Technology Operations for IEX Exchange, joins Ronan and JR to walk us through the checklist his team goes through every day – starting at 4 am – to get the market ready for smooth sailing. Plus, they delve into “bare metal” infrastructure, data centers, and the potential for exchanges to move into the cloud. Recorded January 31, 2022.

Inside IEX
Market data
Financial Data
IEX Exchange
Article

Repaving Highway 605: Better Investor Disclosure Does Not Mean Stalling Further Reform

Rule 605 is one of many market structure rules long overdue for a refresh to better serve investors with improved transparency around execution quality on different trading venues. But the need to update the investor disclosure regime should not be used as an excuse to slow roll the adoption of other needed market reforms.

Market policy
Regulation
Podcast

Trading Tales with STA’s Jim Toes: Bitcoin ETFs, Round-the-Clock Trading, and the SEC’s Market Structure Proposals

Jim Toes, President and CEO of the Securities Traders Association and a leading voice in market structure, joins Ronan and JR on the pod this week. Jim gives the guys a sneak peek of what's on the docket for STA’s 90th Annual Market Structure Conference, and also discusses the rise of stablecoins and Bitcoin ETFs, his thoughts on the SEC's proposed market structure reforms, the implications of a 24-hour trading day, and the greatest moment in the Big Short. Recorded October 3, 2023.

Market policy
Global Markets
ETFs
Data Management
Regulation
Article

What the Rise in Subdollar Stock Volume Means for Institutional Trading

Just a small handful of symbols are driving subdollar trading volumes sky-high. Here’s how recent subdollar volume trends may impact institutional trading.

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Podcast

Sub-penny for your thoughts? Jefferies’ Anna Kurzrok on the Future of Market Structure Reform

Anna Kurzrok, managing director of market structure at Jefferies, joins Ronan and JR to dive into the nuts and bolts of U.S. equities market structure. They chat about what the SEC's market structure proposals will mean for the big institutional players and everyday traders, the trajectory of AI in trading, the fragmentation of trading venues, and what's going on with off-exchange trading. Recorded August 29, 2023.

Equities trading
Retail trading
Market policy
Market data
Financial Data
Podcast

Barry Ritholtz On Poking Holes in the Financial Status Quo, The Myths of Inflation and Having the Patience to Get Rich Slowly

Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and host of the popular Bloomberg podcast “Masters In Business,” joins JR and Ronan to discuss lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis, misconceptions about inflation, and how the best way to gain experience is through not getting what you want. Tune in for a deep dive into the financial markets with Barry, who reveals how his background in behavioral finance and his fearless approach when launching his blog, the “Big Picture,” earned him the reputation as “one of the most dangerous people in financial media.” Recorded August 8th, 2023.

Inside IEX
IEX Exchange
Retail trading
Equities trading
Financial Data
Podcast

The Kids Are Alright: A Conversation with IEX’s Summer 2023 Interns

JR and Ronan are joined by Giancarlo, Annabelle, and Dennis - three of IEX’s 2023 summer interns - for this special episode about the aspirations of America’s upcoming workforce. Though Gen Z had to navigate remote schooling during Covid, grappling with global warming, and witnessing seemingly constant political and economic shifts, this episode reveals that what’s on their mind might resonate more closely with previous generations than one might think. Recorded August 8th, 2023.

Inside IEX
IEX Exchange
Podcast

Investing in Gender Diversity with Katherine Jollon Colsher of Girls Who Invest

What needs to change about the finance industry in order to close the gender gap? What will the next generation of Wall Street leaders look like? How will Gen Zers shape workplace culture --- and the finance industry? On the latest episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR are joined by Katherine Jollon Colsher, President and CEO of Girls Who Invest, to discuss the longstanding gender gap within the finance industry and how Girls Who Invest is providing young women access to resources and education programs in asset management. They also discuss the necessity of bringing diverse perspectives into the workplace, the importance of management training, and what intersectionality really means. Recorded on July 19, 2023.

Financial Data
Global Markets
Investor Relations
News
Podcast

“Dear Boxes and Lines” – Ronan and JR Answer Listener Mailbag Questions

It’s the debut of “Dear Boxes and Lines,” our listener mailbag series in which Ronan and JR are answering listeners’ most pressing questions. What would JR and Ronan change about market structure if they could wave their magic wands? What’s the hardest thing about operating a stock exchange? Who are their dream guests? (Elvis, we’ll figure out how to get your invite sent to the Great Graceland in the Sky). Hit play and get to know Ronan and JR outside the boxes and lines. Recorded July 12, 2023.

IEX Exchange
Inside IEX
Regulation
Article

Exploring the Impact of Signal V6 on D-Peg and P-Peg Performance

A closer look at the Signal V6 performance that early adopters are seeing on their dark pegged orders.

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Podcast

Going Green on Wall Street with Duncan Higgins of Sustainable Trading

Duncan Higgins, founder of Sustainable Trading, joins Ronan and JR to discuss what it means to “trade sustainably.” They also touch on the environmental impact of data centers, the creation and implementation of best practices for firms (should employees be powering computers with stationary bikes?), and the global effects of changes in ESG legislation. Recorded June 21, 2023.

Sustainability
Equities trading
Retail trading
Global Markets
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