A jobber, symbolized by a bridge, connecting two sides of the London Stock Exchange - buyers and sellers.

The Enigmatic World of Jobbers: From Market Makers to Extinct Species in the London Stock Exchange

Introduction and Background Jobbers, also known as ‘stockjobbers,’ were an essential yet enigmatic component of the London Stock Exchange prior to October 1986. These individuals acted as market makers (MMs), providing liquidity by holding securities on their own books and matching investors’ orders through their brokers. Although the term jobber

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