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[ D ATA ] MTFs drop back to 2014 levels MTFs continue to lose market share as spreads tighten, in The TRADE and LiquidMetrix’s first data report on European liquidity and fragmentation. T he TRADE is pleased to be teaming up with LiquidMetrix to provide our readers with the latest key data on liquidity and fragmentation in European markets. The second quarter of 2017 has seen significant market developments, with multilat- eral trading facilities continuing to lose market share, while spreads have reached their lowest ever point in this series. MTF Market Share (%) Market Value Traded (€billion/day) Q1 2017 30.64% €44.86bn Q2 2017 30.32% €36.71bn Change -0.32% €-8.15bn MTF Share in Q2 2017 stabilised somewhat after a sharp drop that we noted in the previous quarter. However, the overall level continues to decrease and is now fixed at a level similar to 2014. Market value traded was significantly lower in Q2 2017 dropping by around 15-20%. 160 38 140 36 120 34 MARKET SHARE 32 100 30 80 28 60 26 40 24 20 22 0 20 Based on fragmented European stocks 76 TheTrade Summer 2017