Today's guest post comes from our friends at Lightspeed Trading. In this article, Lightspeed's CEO, Steve Ehrlich, will share his thoughts and some analysis on high frequency trading inspired by a 60 Minutes episode. Please visit their site to learn more about Lightspeed and Steve Ehrlich.
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By Steve Ehrlich
Lightspeed Financial, CEO
October 27th, 2010 – Where does the blame for the financial meltdown lie? The public is looking for a scapegoat for the financial slowdown and regulators have found one for them… High Frequency Traders. This blame game is very similar to what occurred during the Great Depression of 1929 when short sellers in the stock market were singled out and vilified as the “cause” of the economic woes in the United States. Today, it’s hedge funds, dark pools, and high frequency traders that are being targeted as the prime cause of the financial trouble in the United States and around the world. Continue reading "High Frequency Trading: What’s The Real Story? An Answer to 60 Minutes"
