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New routes to liquidity

Digitization’s changing the mechanics of institutional trading. See how algorithms, ETFs, and portfolio trading are reshaping how liquidity is sourced, risk is managed, and capital moved across North America and EMEA. 

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Highlights

E-trading’s now fundamental to the way institutional markets work, giving clients quicker, more transparent access to liquidity and a richer toolkit for execution. Yet even as automation grows, human judgment remains central to more complex trades, risk decisions, and client relationships.

43%

of traders say volatile markets will have the greatest impact in 2026.1

29%

of traders cite depth of liquidity and market access as the most important factor when selecting a sell-side platform during market volatility.1

18%

of traders expect ETFs to see the most development in electronification in 2026.1

“Ultimately, these super sophisticated machines are interacting with one another, and competing with each other for client business and optimal outcomes in markets every single day.”

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Liquidity by Logic

Jul 31, 2026

From ETFs to the integration of algorithms, the digitization of institutional trading is transforming the way capital moves

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When liquidity goes digital

Jul 31, 2026

J.P. Morgan’s Co-Head of Systematic Credit Trading, Peter Grant, and Global Head of IG Sales & Co-Head of Alternative Credit Sales at J.P. Morgan, Olivier Cajfinger, discuss how algorithms, portfolio trading, and ETFs are transforming liquidity, transparency, and execution across institutional markets.

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Draw on expert analysis, discussions, and data-led perspectives to go deeper into the themes shaping institutional markets. Do more, as you challenge assumptions, connect signals, benchmark your view, and turn deeper understanding into sharper ideas and more informed decisions.

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References

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J.P Morgan Markets e-Trading Survey 2026