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"ariel@xxxxxxxx" <ariel@xxxxxxxx>wrote:
> In the latest Omega zine in the "ask the experts" department a
> questioner was asking how he considered intra-day volume a strong
> indicator of buy/sell opportunities and why weren't they available for
> futures.The answer contained the following quote." Actual volume is not
> transmitted because the exchanges want their floor members to keep their
> advantage over upstairs traders". I was wondering if anyone thinks this
> might change someday and is this the normal operating procedure for other
> exchanges globally? Rgds,Harry
Its NORMAL for pit-based-exchanges - its different for electronic exchanges, as
they report volume with the trade.
Dont think pits CAN change it, even if they wanted - before they all close.
rgds hans
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