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Market maker

A firm that continuously quotes buy and sell prices to provide liquidity.

Market Structure & FlowIntermediate

Definition

Market makers profit from the spread between bid and ask and hedge the risk they take on. Their hedging, especially in options, can influence short-term price moves.

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