| The Alternative Investment Market is systemically flawed. The Market Maker system creates a fundamental conflict of interest in that those who are supposed to be creating the market are often actively competing with traders and investors.
During the latter part of 2008 liquidity all but dried up and spreads in most small cap stocks became so wide they deterred trading.
Market Makers were then able to pick up stock from distressed sellers at a price to suit them, since they were - and still are - the only game in town.
They often paid a mere 10% of their quoted bid for larger size deals. This is not making a market - it is pure profiteering.
There is another way, such as the Direct Market Access systems employed in Canada and Australia, which allow traders to deal directly with each other. Or The SETS system actively used in larger AIM stocks.
We started a poll on 5th September to gauge the depth of feeling amongst those most affected. By 11th November we had over 1,400 voters, which was an incredible level of response, in such a short time period. If you would like to participate please click here to go to poll
(when you have voted you will be able to see the overall results.)
Short Selling:
Another issue of significant concern to many investors is that of Short Selling. Whilst some see it as a legitimate function of the market, of late this function seems to be shrouded with allegations of manipulation and market abuse.
In this respect we have set up a poll to gauge investor sentiment and allow you to have your say. We intend to publish the results when the poll closes.
Please click here to go to poll (when you have voted you will be able to see the overall results.)
Please also register your support below. To be kept informed. We have some interesting proposals and are working on improving the way the private investor is treated by the Industry. Your personal details will be kept completely confidential and only used for the purpose of updating you with our progress. |