Front-running is unfair, undermines trust in markets

Front-running is an illegal practice of purchasing a stock based on unpublished information of a large transaction that could move prices. Since big trades by large investors usually move stock prices, those with insider information build positions prior to the execution of the large investor’s order betting that they would make profits once the purchase or sale happens.

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