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Nanex ~ 31-Aug-2012 ~ Bernanke Speaks Fantaseconds

When the Bernanke speaks, the fantaseconds flow. See if you can spot them. Be sure to read the results of our intensive analysis of volatility in $SPY since 2005.

Charts below show the bid/ask spread (shaded) and trades (dots) color coded by exchange. Not all exchanges are shown for clarity.

1. Nasdaq (black) and NY-Arca (red).

2. Nasdaq.

3. NY-Arca.

4. Nasdaq, NY-Arca and BATS.

5. All Exchanges. The Charts above zoom into the one second at 10:00:14.

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