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Dark Pools Explained: How Off-Exchange Trading Works

September 12, 2026June 4, 2026 by Bruno
Dark Pools Explained: How Off-Exchange Trading Works

Dark pools now match nearly half of U.S. stock trades — and most retail orders never touch a lit exchange. Here is how they actually work.

Categories Market Education Tags alternative trading system, dark pools, investing basics, market structure, off-exchange trading, payment for order flow

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