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Non-Tech : Market Makers - What They Do and How They Do It -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: jjs_ynot who wrote (99)	1/24/1999 10:09:00 PM
From: Doug Coughlan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 429

This posting on another thread has relevance for this thread. Message 7457334

To: jjs_ynot who wrote (99)	1/26/1999 7:35:00 PM
From: Fred Davis	Respond to of 429

Hello Dave. Found this thread by accident and think it's a great thread to learn. I have a question concerning the bid and ask spread. Can anyone give me some insight on why the market makers have such large spreads on some issues? It would appear that they are attempting to discourage trading? I have been trading bb issues for a while and at times see this happening. I understand how they stand to make a fortune on the spread but why would they risk investor interest with such large spreads? Does a very tight float influence this in any way? Thanks in advance for any help on this issue. Regards, Fred