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If you want to define front-running that way, then I agree HFTs don't front-run. But they do step in between buyers and sellers. If you want to call that some
by hcknwscommenter 7y ago
If you want to define front-running that way, then I agree HFTs don't front-run. But they do step in between buyers and sellers. If you want to call that something else, shrug.
- sseveran 7y agoStepping in between buyers and sellers is called market making. They smooth supply and demand across time. Also I don't define front running that way, FINRA does. https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/rulebooks/finra-rules/5270?element_id=10860&rbid=2403 https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/rulebooks/finra-rules/5...
- hcknwscommenter 7y agoYour link contradicts your definition.