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What was the open outcry system in the early days of trading?
What was the open outcry system in the early days of trading?
- A system where traders bought and sold assets through electronic bids and online transactions
- A system where traders used vocal bids and hand gestures to buy and sell assets (correct)
- A system relying solely on telephonic orders and voice communications for trading
- A digital platform for trading and managing transactions electronically
How did telephonic trading improve the trading process?
How did telephonic trading improve the trading process?
- By eliminating human intermediaries and making trading fully automated
- By streamlining processes through phone orders (correct)
- By introducing electronic trading and moving away from manual methods
- By using algorithms for trade execution and optimising trading strategies
What significant change did electronic trading platforms bring in the 1980s?
What significant change did electronic trading platforms bring in the 1980s?
- They replaced online trading platforms and introduced new manual processes
- They introduced telephonic orders and facilitated voice-based trading
- They allowed traders to execute orders directly through computers (correct)
- They made trading floors obsolete and transitioned to a fully digital environment
How did online trading platforms democratize trading?
How did online trading platforms democratize trading?
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What is the primary benefit of mobile trading apps?
What is the primary benefit of mobile trading apps?
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How do artificial intelligence and machine learning impact the future of trading platforms?
How do artificial intelligence and machine learning impact the future of trading platforms?
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What role does blockchain technology play in the future of trading?
What role does blockchain technology play in the future of trading?
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What is the potential benefit of quantum computing in trading?
What is the potential benefit of quantum computing in trading?
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How might augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) transform trading?
How might augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) transform trading?
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What has been the overall impact of technological advancements on trading platforms?
What has been the overall impact of technological advancements on trading platforms?
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