Continuous Auctions and Insider Trading

Albert S. Kyle · 1985 · Econometrica
IntermediateAny horizonTheory
Introduces Kyle's lambda: an informed trader hides in noise flow and prices move linearly with net order flow. The root of most impact models.

At a glance

Level
Intermediate: Comfortable with statistics, regressions and basic probability models
Horizon
Any horizon
Data needed
Trades, L1 quotes Set what data you have
Themes
MicrostructurePrice impact
Assets
Equities
Market
Global

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