Computer implemented and/or assisted methods and systems for providing guaranteed, specified and/or predetermined execution prices in a guaranteed, specified and/or predetermined timeframe on the purchase or sale of, for example, listed options
First Claim
1. A method of executing an order for a listed options contract at at least one of a guaranteed order execution price and a guaranteed order execution timeframe using a computer, the method at least one of implemented and assisted by the computer and comprising at least one of the sequential, sequence independent and non-sequential steps of:
- receiving the order by a first broker-dealer;
processing the order by a first routing system to determine a presence of a first affiliate market-maker of the first broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on a first options exchange;
when the first affiliate market-maker is present, sending the order by the first broker-dealer to the first options exchange for execution in accordance with at least one of a first guaranteed order execution price and a first guaranteed order execution timeframe; and
when the first affiliate market-maker is not present, sending the order to a second broker-dealer for execution in accordance with at least one of a second guaranteed order execution price and a second guaranteed order execution timeframe upon a determination by at least one of the first routing system and a second routing system that there is a second affiliate market-maker of the second broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on at least one of the first options exchange and a second options exchange.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided which enable options broker-dealers to guarantee execution of an option trade order within a specified time window. By providing means to quantify and mitigate the effects of several factors which contribute to options market inefficiency (e.g., market structure, regulatory constraints, and “market misbehavior”), these methods and systems eliminate or at least reduce the level of broker-dealer risk inherent in offering an execution speed guarantee, while optionally simultaneously providing better execution quality for investors.
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57 Claims
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1. A method of executing an order for a listed options contract at at least one of a guaranteed order execution price and a guaranteed order execution timeframe using a computer, the method at least one of implemented and assisted by the computer and comprising at least one of the sequential, sequence independent and non-sequential steps of:
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receiving the order by a first broker-dealer;
processing the order by a first routing system to determine a presence of a first affiliate market-maker of the first broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on a first options exchange;
when the first affiliate market-maker is present, sending the order by the first broker-dealer to the first options exchange for execution in accordance with at least one of a first guaranteed order execution price and a first guaranteed order execution timeframe; and
when the first affiliate market-maker is not present, sending the order to a second broker-dealer for execution in accordance with at least one of a second guaranteed order execution price and a second guaranteed order execution timeframe upon a determination by at least one of the first routing system and a second routing system that there is a second affiliate market-maker of the second broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on at least one of the first options exchange and a second options exchange. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A method of executing an order for a listed options contract at at least one of a guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and within at least one of a guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe using a computer, the method at least one of implemented and assisted by the computer and comprising at least one of the sequential, sequence independent and non-sequential steps of:
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processing the order by a routing system to determine which of a plurality of market-makers has step-up capability for the listed options contract on at least one options exchange; and
sending the order to an options exchange on which a market-maker with step-up capability for the listed options contract operates for execution in accordance with a first guaranteed, specified and/or predetermined execution price and timeframe. - View Dependent Claims (48)
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49. A method of executing an order for a listed options contract at at least one of a guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and within at least one of a guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe using a computer, the method at least one of implemented and assisted by the computer and comprising at least one of the sequential, sequence independent and non-sequential steps of:
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forming a rapid execution consortium (REC) that comprises a plurality of options market-makers, wherein the members of the REC collectively have step-up capability for a substantial portion of all listed options classes; and
sending the order to an options exchange for execution in accordance with a first guaranteed, specified and/or predetermined execution price and timeframe based at least in part on the presence of a market-maker with step-up capability for the listed options contract on the exchange. - View Dependent Claims (50, 51, 52, 53)
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54. A method of executing an order for a listed options contract at at least one of a guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and within at least one of a guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe using a computer, the method at least one of implemented and assisted by the computer and comprising at least one of the sequential, sequence independent and non-sequential steps of:
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processing the order by a first routing system to determine which of a plurality of option broker-dealers of a rapid execution consortium (REC) has an affiliate market-maker with step-up capability for the listed options contract on at least one options exchange;
providing the order to one of the option broker-dealers of the REC that is determined to have an affiliate that is a market-maker with step-up capability for the listed options contract on at least one options exchange; and
sending the order to an exchange on which at least one affiliate market-maker with step-up capability for the listed options contract operates for execution in accordance with a guaranteed, specified and/or predetermined execution price and timeframe.
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55. A method of executing an order for a listed options contract at at least one of a guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and/or within at least one of a guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe using a computer, the method at least one of implemented and assisted by the computer and comprising at least one of the sequential, sequence independent and non-sequential steps of:
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receiving the order by a first broker-dealer;
processing the order by a first routing system to determine a presence of a first affiliate market-maker of the first broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on a first options exchange;
when the first affiliate market-maker is present, sending the order by the first broker-dealer to the first options exchange for execution in accordance with at least one of a first guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and/or within at least one of a first guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe; and
when the first affiliate market-maker is not present, sending the order to a second broker-dealer for execution in accordance with at least one of a second guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and/or within at least one of a second guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe upon a determination by at least one of the first routing system and a second routing system that there is a second affiliate market-maker of the second broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on at least one of the first options exchange and a second options exchange.
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56. A computer system executing an order for a listed options contract, comprising:
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means for receiving the order by a first broker-dealer;
means for processing the order by a first routing system to determine a presence of a first affiliate market-maker of the first broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on a first options exchange;
means for sending the order by the first broker-dealer, if it is determined that the first affiliate market-maker is present, to the first options exchange for execution in accordance with at least one of a first guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and/or within at least one of a first guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe; and
means for sending the order to a second broker-dealer, if it is determined that the first affiliate market-maker is not present, for execution in accordance with at least one of a second guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and/or within at least one of a second guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe upon a determination by at least one of the first routing system and a second routing system that there is a second affiliate market-maker of the second broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on at least one of the first options exchange and a second options exchange.
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57. A computer system executing an order for a listed options contract, comprising:
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an input device receiving the order by a first broker-dealer;
a first processor determining a presence of a first affiliate market-maker of the first broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on a first options exchange; and
an order transmitter for sending the order by the first broker-dealer, if it is determined that the first affiliate market-maker is present, to the first options exchange for execution in accordance with at least one of a first guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and/or within at least one of a first guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe;
wherein, if it is determined that the first affiliate market-maker is not present, the order transmitter sends the order to a second broker-dealer for execution in accordance with at least one of a second guaranteed, specified and predetermined execution price and/or within at least one of a second guaranteed, specified and predetermined timeframe upon a determination by at least one of the first processor and a second processor that there is a second affiliate market-maker of the second broker-dealer with step-up capability for the listed options contract on at least one of the first options exchange and a second options exchange.
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