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.
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Market Makers, Bid-Ask Spreads, and Why Liquidity Matters
Every stock trade passes through a market maker who profits from the bid-ask spread. Here’s how market makers work, what payment for order flow means for you, and why liquidity affects every investment decision.