Boxes and Lines

Blog posts, podcast episodes, and news from IEX Exchange.

Filter by topic:
Reset Filters
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

No matching results

Sorry, we couldn't find any matches to your selections. Please try a new search with new selections.

Article

What the Rise in Subdollar Stock Volume Means for Institutional Trading

Just a small handful of symbols are driving subdollar trading volumes sky-high. Here’s how recent subdollar volume trends may impact institutional trading.

No items found.
Podcast

Sub-penny for your thoughts? Jefferies’ Anna Kurzrok on the Future of Market Structure Reform

Anna Kurzrok, managing director of market structure at Jefferies, joins Ronan and JR to dive into the nuts and bolts of U.S. equities market structure. They chat about what the SEC's market structure proposals will mean for the big institutional players and everyday traders, the trajectory of AI in trading, the fragmentation of trading venues, and what's going on with off-exchange trading. Recorded August 29, 2023.

Equities trading
Retail trading
Market policy
Market data
Financial Data
Podcast

Barry Ritholtz On Poking Holes in the Financial Status Quo, The Myths of Inflation and Having the Patience to Get Rich Slowly

Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and host of the popular Bloomberg podcast “Masters In Business,” joins JR and Ronan to discuss lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis, misconceptions about inflation, and how the best way to gain experience is through not getting what you want. Tune in for a deep dive into the financial markets with Barry, who reveals how his background in behavioral finance and his fearless approach when launching his blog, the “Big Picture,” earned him the reputation as “one of the most dangerous people in financial media.” Recorded August 8th, 2023.

Inside IEX
IEX Exchange
Retail trading
Equities trading
Financial Data
Podcast

The Kids Are Alright: A Conversation with IEX’s Summer 2023 Interns

JR and Ronan are joined by Giancarlo, Annabelle, and Dennis - three of IEX’s 2023 summer interns - for this special episode about the aspirations of America’s upcoming workforce. Though Gen Z had to navigate remote schooling during Covid, grappling with global warming, and witnessing seemingly constant political and economic shifts, this episode reveals that what’s on their mind might resonate more closely with previous generations than one might think. Recorded August 8th, 2023.

Inside IEX
IEX Exchange
Podcast

Investing in Gender Diversity with Katherine Jollon Colsher of Girls Who Invest

What needs to change about the finance industry in order to close the gender gap? What will the next generation of Wall Street leaders look like? How will Gen Zers shape workplace culture --- and the finance industry? On the latest episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR are joined by Katherine Jollon Colsher, President and CEO of Girls Who Invest, to discuss the longstanding gender gap within the finance industry and how Girls Who Invest is providing young women access to resources and education programs in asset management. They also discuss the necessity of bringing diverse perspectives into the workplace, the importance of management training, and what intersectionality really means. Recorded on July 19, 2023.

Financial Data
Global Markets
Investor Relations
News
Podcast

“Dear Boxes and Lines” – Ronan and JR Answer Listener Mailbag Questions

It’s the debut of “Dear Boxes and Lines,” our listener mailbag series in which Ronan and JR are answering listeners’ most pressing questions. What would JR and Ronan change about market structure if they could wave their magic wands? What’s the hardest thing about operating a stock exchange? Who are their dream guests? (Elvis, we’ll figure out how to get your invite sent to the Great Graceland in the Sky). Hit play and get to know Ronan and JR outside the boxes and lines. Recorded July 12, 2023.

IEX Exchange
Inside IEX
Regulation
Article

Exploring the Impact of Signal V6 on D-Peg and P-Peg Performance

A closer look at the Signal V6 performance that early adopters are seeing on their dark pegged orders.

No items found.
Podcast

Going Green on Wall Street with Duncan Higgins of Sustainable Trading

Duncan Higgins, founder of Sustainable Trading, joins Ronan and JR to discuss what it means to “trade sustainably.” They also touch on the environmental impact of data centers, the creation and implementation of best practices for firms (should employees be powering computers with stationary bikes?), and the global effects of changes in ESG legislation. Recorded June 21, 2023.

Sustainability
Equities trading
Retail trading
Global Markets
Article

Why Exchange Rebate Tiers Are Anti-Competitive

The existing system of rebate tiers fails the smell test. As the SEC examines competitive inequities in the stock market, here’s an explainer on how exchanges’ rebate tiers are used to stack the deck for a small number of firms.

No items found.
Podcast

From the Archives: Measuring the 15-Microsecond Dash with Professor Eric “Batch” Budish

We’re dipping into our archives for this episode of Boxes and Lines and revisiting our episode with Eric “Batch” Budish (nickname bestowed by us), the Paul G. McDermott Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business whose groundbreaking paper, “The High Frequency Trading Arms Race: Frequent Batch Auctions as a Market Design Response” has helped shape exchange design proposals in stock markets and futures markets. Featuring an updated intro from Ronan and JR. Original episode recorded July 28, 2021.

Speed Bump
Retail trading
Equities trading
Financial Data
Article

Survey: What the Buyside Really Thinks About the SEC’s Reg NMS Proposal

We surveyed +200 institutional investors on the SEC’s proposed updates to Reg NMS. Here's what they told us. ‍

IEX Exchange
Policy
Regulation
Retail trading
Podcast

Market Structure Reform Unwrapped: What's Inside the Regulatory Box?

Ronan and JR are joined by Eric Stockland and Joe Wald of BMO Capital Markets on our latest episode to discuss the recent proposed market reforms by the SEC. Listen as they navigate the intricate web of regulations and the potential impact these reforms could have on the stock market, investors and the future of financial markets. Recorded April 5, 2023.

Equities trading
Regulation
Market policy
News
Policy
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.
PreferencesDenyAccept