Quote Stuffing

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Definition: Quote Stuffing


Quote Stuffing


Full Definition of Quote Stuffing


The practice of submitting a large number of stock orders in an attempt to tie up the system, thus freezing trades while they are processed on one exchange in order to get ahead through another. A form of front running that was the most likely culprit of the May 6, 2010 “Flash Crash.”


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Quote Stuffing are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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