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[ D ATA ] LIQUIDMETRIX VOLATILITY INDICATOR The LiquidMetrix Volatility Indicator provides a measure of high-frequency market volatility based upon 30 second price movements. Based on fragmented European stocks Volatility (BPS/ 30sec) Q2 2017 1.05 Q3 2017 1.03 Change -0.02 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 2 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 High frequency price volatility, which is often a signifi- cant determinant for spreads and resting liquidity, has continued its decrease and the average for the latest continues the downward trend The sharp decreases in market price volatility in the last three quarters have coincided with a shift of trading activity from MTF platforms to primary venues. LiquidMetrix analyses consolidated performance figures for stocks on major European indices and the changes from the previous quarter. The charts and figures above are based upon LiquidMetrix’s unique benchmarking methodology that provides accu- rate measurements of trends in market movements. Trading Volumes on Lit markets including auctions are taken into account, as well as dark trading on the major MTFs. Issue 53 TheTradeNews.com 93