Nascent strategy would have firms deal with their clients, while market-maker handles the behind-the-scenes mechanics
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...e-up-banks-trading-desks?srnd=homepage-europe
Much of its revenue comes from using algorithms to capture and profit from tiny differences in prices across asset classes — gains that can add up when deployed at scale in markets that weren’t yet fully automated. The firm’s growing role in equities markets rose to national prominence a few years ago during the pandemic and meme-stock frenzy, which pushed trading volumes to record heights.
In the US, Citadel Securities now commands roughly 37% of listed retail stock trades and almost a quarter of all equity trades.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...e-up-banks-trading-desks?srnd=homepage-europe
Much of its revenue comes from using algorithms to capture and profit from tiny differences in prices across asset classes — gains that can add up when deployed at scale in markets that weren’t yet fully automated. The firm’s growing role in equities markets rose to national prominence a few years ago during the pandemic and meme-stock frenzy, which pushed trading volumes to record heights.
In the US, Citadel Securities now commands roughly 37% of listed retail stock trades and almost a quarter of all equity trades.

