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Why do algos buy in pieces????

Discussion in 'Stocks' started by WhiteOut56, Jan 26, 2012.

ElectricSavant
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ahhh....I see

Quote from Don Bright:

keep in mind that many algo's are tied to options, other stock, indexes etc. They may sell 38 calls, then execute 3800 shares, almost simultaneously to lock in the 3 way conversion or other strategy.

FWIW,

Don
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#11 Jan 29, 2012

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