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FROM THE EDITOR

What Makes a Trader Great?
Understanding the intangible qualities that make traders not only survive but
thrive.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=217500174

COVER STORY

Anatomy of a Buy-Side Trader
As cutbacks spread across the buy-side desk and turmoil continues to reshape
the markets, the traits that define a successful buy-side trader are more
important than ever.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216500284

SIDEBAR
Study Attempts to Pin Down What It Means to Think Like a Trader
CalTech researcher digs into physiological responses and behavior patterns to
identify roots of 'loss aversion.'
http://advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216500287

ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACES
What Can Be Done About Europe's Fragmented Market?
As multilateral trading facilities, established under MiFID, fragment
liquidity and market data, the buy side struggles with transparency and is
challenged to attain best execution. A consolidated tape in Europe would help,
experts say.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216600031

Pipeline Acquires 3D Markets for Block Options Crossing
Pipeline expands into options asset class as usage is growing by institutions.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=217100118

Bay Crest Partners to Launch Fixed-Income Brokerage Platform
From UBS, Sean Rice joins Bay Crest to build and head sales and trading team.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216500613

ALGORITHMIC TRADING

Algorithm Overload
As buy-side trading desks are challenged to navigate increasingly complex
markets, algorithm providers are responding with streamlined offerings and
liquidity-seeking strategies.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=217200203

PHOTO GALLERY

NYSE Amex Options Trading Floor
The NYSE Amex options trading floor was opened in March of 2009 and offers
both electronic and open outcry equity options trading. The new floor brings
together options traders from the American Stock Exchange (Amex), which was
acquired by NYSE Euronext, and the NYSE onto one trading floor and platform.
http://advancedtrading.com/photos/trading-floors/NYSE-Amex-Options/

RESEARCH WATCH

Bringing Transparency to Pricing and Valuations
Celent provides perspectives on trends in OTC derivatives and structured
product pricing practices in anticipation of coming market reform.
http://advancedtrading.com/derivatives/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216600213

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Chris Concannon to Leave Nasdaq
Concannon had a key role in rebuilding Nasdaq's market share against other
electronic competitors.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216500861

SEC Outlines Potential Short Sale Curbs
The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun a public comment period over
a set of proposed rules set forward in an effort to curb short selling.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216403552

Hegarty to Leave TowerGroup for DTCC
Robert Hegarty, managing director, Securities & Investments and Insurance, at
TowerGroup, will leave the research and advisory firm and join the Depository
Trust & Clearing Corporation.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216300421

Jeromee Johnson Leaves 3D Markets; Heads to BATS Exchange
Johnson will study whether BATS should enter the options business.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216401192

BLOG WATCH

Should European Dark Pools Offer Better Prices?
NYFIX Euro Millennium MTF platform is temporarily amending its algorithm to
offer matching at the midpoint of the reference market price. The move raises
questions about whether European dark pools can offer better prices than lit
markets.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/blog/archives/2009/04/should_european.html

Westwater Ramps Up Risk Practice with FOF Due Diligence
I just spoke with Jim Leman, principal of Westwater Corp., about some of the
things his firm is focusing on as a result of the credit crisis and recent
market turmoil. We hadn't caught up in a while and I wanted to know how the
market was affecting his consulting firm.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/blog/archives/2009/04/westwater_ramps.html

STREET CRED
The Downside of an Uptick Rule
An uptick rule would slow trading and remove liquidity from dark pools -- but
it won't curb short selling.
http://advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216501067

AT THE CLOSE

MTFs Compete for Survival
With the proliferation of alternative trading venues in Europe, industry
observers expect consolidation among the new multilateral trading facilities.
http://www.advancedtrading.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216900148

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