Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt

Shawn said A true snapshot in a still evolving financial world. I retired from the hedge fund world and I can tell you that this book is mostly on target. For those who deny that HFT (high-frequency trading) is a rigged game, either they are un-informed or disingenuous.It wasn't always like this. There was a time, when a bid was a bid, and an ask was an ask. If you liked the ask, you could hit the buy button and have a buy order confirmed instantly. Likewise, if you. Fred Forbes said Does your pocket feel picked?. One of the things I enjoy about Lewis's writing is his ability to explain difficult and complicated subjects. This one on high speed stock trading was no exception. Even though I am in the financial services field, there are aspects of this topic that were totally mystifying. Glad to see I had a lot of company and glad to see steps are being taken to reduce the opportunity to pick your pocket when tradi. The good guys of the book seem like noble people Charlie G You can't go wrong with Michael Lewis. I've read a few of his books. You can tell he does his research and interviews. He knows enough about finance to write these kind of books, but he's distant enough to appear neutral. This is a fair book, he's not just being anti-rich or anti-establishment, but he's giving enough grief to the villains to make it enjoyable. The good guys of the book seem like noble p

He’s doing essential work, and anything that embarrasses fat cats and encourages reform is a flash in the right direction.” - Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press“Lewis simply tells the truth.” - Will Deener, Dallas News“Michael Lewis has another hit on his hands.” - Zachary Warmbrodt and Dave Clarke, Politico“Lewis’s ability to find compelling characters and tell a great story through their eyes is unparalleled. Stewart, New York Times“Lewis is a top-flight storyteller.” - Lev Grossman, Time“A fast-paced tale backed by gutsy reporting.” - Tina Jordan, Ente

They band together—some of them walking away from seven-figure salaries—to investigate, expose, and reform the insidious new ways that Wall Street generates profits. stock market has been rigged for the benefit of insiders. #1 New York Times Bestseller — With a new Afterword"Guaranteed to make blood boil." —Janet Maslin, New York TimesIn Michael Lewis's game-changing bestseller, a small group of Wall Street iconoclasts realize that the U.S. If you have any contact with the market, even a retirement account, this story is happening to you.