Market Microstructure & Trading Dynamics
Module 2: Trading Mechanisms and Market Structure
Instructor:
Dr. Sarah Chen
(Harvard Business School)
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Module 2: Trading Mechanisms and Market Structure
Instructor: Dr. Sarah Chen
This module explores the fundamental mechanisms that drive financial markets, including order types, market makers, and the role of technology in modern trading.
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Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Market Microstructure
28:15
What is Market Microstructure?
8:30
Key Concepts and Definitions
12:45
Historical Development
7:00
Module 2: Trading Mechanisms and Market Structure
35:20
Order Types and Execution
15:20
Market Makers and Liquidity
12:45
Electronic Trading Systems
7:15
Module 3: Price Discovery and Information
42:10
Information Asymmetry
18:30
Price Formation Process
15:40
Market Efficiency
8:00
Module 4: Advanced Topics
38:45
High-Frequency Trading
20:15
Regulatory Considerations
18:30
My Notes
12:45
Market makers provide liquidity by maintaining bid-ask spreads. This is crucial for market efficiency.
15:20
Order types: market orders execute immediately, limit orders wait for price conditions.