Michael Lewis
What’s inside
Flash Boys explores the rise of high-frequency trading in the US equity market, revealing how it has created an unfair advantage and prompts a group of rebels to challenge the system.
You’ll Learn
- Gaining insights into the complexities of high-frequency trading
- Understanding the potential ethical issues within financial markets
- Learning about the challenges and efforts to create a fairer trading environment
- Exploring the real-world impact of technology on stock trading
Key Points
- Introduction to high-frequency trading and its impact
- The story of Brad Katsuyama’s discovery of market rigging
- The creation of IEX, an exchange countering high-frequency tactics
- Examination of the technology driving stock market changes
- The ethical implications of market manipulation
- Profiles of key players in the high-frequency trading world
- The ongoing debate over market fairness and regulation
Who’s it For
- Finance enthusiasts
- Wall Street observers
- Technology aficionados
- Investors seeking market insights
- Readers interested in economic justice
About the author
Michael Lewis, a former bond salesman, is a celebrated author known for his keen observations and gripping storytelling in finance.