CAPIS hosted a panel of experts from Goldman Sachs and First Citizens for an in-depth discussion all about the ins and outs of ETF trading. Learn about key strategies, dynamics, and best practices for ETF trading and how to deploy them as part of your investment strategy.
Spread Costs – The difference between the bid and ask
Risk Premium – Quoted discount or premium to buy or sell a position
Opportunity Cost – Performance impact related to market exposure imbalances
Open Market Participation – Best for highly liquid ETFs
Principal Bids/Offers – Best for illiquid ETFs
Combination Strategy – Best for rebalancing programs and remaining dollar-neutral
Well, both. Small ETF orders tend to trade like listed stocks, executed in seconds at or near the NBBO. Larger ETF orders trade like bonds, so putting market makers or authorized participants (APs) in competition with one another is key to finding the best price.
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