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E-trading Desk
An electronic trading desk is a department within a financial institution that executes trades using electronic platforms rather than traditional floor trading. It enables faster order execution, lower costs, and access to multiple markets simultaneously.
Example
“The investment bank's e-trading desk processed over 10,000 equity orders per day through its algorithmic execution systems, significantly reducing transaction costs compared to manual phone-based trading.”