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Course 10 · Advanced

Market Microstructure & Execution

How orders actually fill. Limit order book mechanics, the order-type taxonomy (iceberg, peg, hidden, MOC, IOC), and execution algorithms (VWAP, TWAP, POV, Implementation Shortfall) that institutional desks use to minimize market impact.

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8

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2 modules · 2 lessons

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Limit Order Book Mechanics

How a continuous double-auction works, what 'depth' means, and why the spread is the price you pay for instant liquidity.

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Execution Algorithms

VWAP, TWAP, POV, Implementation Shortfall — how to slice a parent order to minimize impact.

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