SIMULATED LIVE MARKET TRADING SYSTEM

摘要

A method and apparatus for market trading is disclosed, the apparatus generally comprising a host processor and a plurality of user terminals in selective communication with the host. Each user terminal includes a selectively partitionable display (205-1,5,6, 206, 207) by which market information is conveyed to a participant. Among other features, the method involves the use of icons (205-2,3) for representing traders, each icon including information relevant to the commodity being traded. The method and apparatus are applicable to markets for trading commodities such as securities, securities options, futures contracts and futures options.