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“The mention of 'flash boys' refers to high frequency traders who are front running trades, as discussed in the context of trading strategies.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: high frequency trading
For: Individuals interested in quantitative finance and trading strategies.
Key quote: “They're not a high frequency trading shop.”
The host discusses the intricacies of high frequency trading and contrasts it with the strategies employed by Rentech. They reference 'Flash Boys' to illustrate the competitive edge that speed and connectivity provide in the trading landscape.
“The speaker references 'The Flash Boys' by Michael Lewis, discussing how it relates to the speed of information in trading and the historical context of the Rothschilds.”
“The entire book is about high interval trading of stocks, where one company spends $300 million to run faster fiber optic cables, allowing them to see prices of stocks at a fraction of a second before others.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: high frequency trading
For: Individuals interested in finance and technology
Key quote: “I just, I read this book by Michael Lewis, one of my favorite authors, and it's called Flash Boys.”
The host mentions 'Flash Boys' to illustrate the ongoing relevance of speed in trading, drawing parallels between Edison's time and modern high-frequency trading. The book highlights how technology continues to evolve while human nature remains consistent in the pursuit of competitive advantage.