ITG Analytics Review Trade Data
Price Movements Create A Real Cost For Asset Managers
The FX team at ITG Analytics reviewed trade data surrounding the WM/Reuters London Closing Spot Rate Service (“the fix”). By observing the factors that influence trading costs using ITG TCA® for FX’s rich quote data we found trade patterns that were unique.
Consistent with academic literature, we show that volume and volatility around the fix spikes and the spread costs tighten
temporarily. In addition, we see mean reversion of the FX rates on days when there is substantial price pressure shortly prior to the fix.
Our analysis does not prove the allegations of manipulation brought about by some market participants. Nevertheless, our results suggest that the price movements create a real cost for asset managers.
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