BLOCK LIST

Used in the context of general equities. Listing of stock the investment bank is looking for (wants to buy ) or in touch with (want to sell) at the beginning of the day, whether on an agency or principal basis. Input on the previous day's trading, objectives for the coming trading session, and information throughout the trading day is received from O.T.C. , international arbitrage , listed, and convertible traders , for review and discussion during a block call .