Trade engine processing of mass quote messages and resulting production of market data
Systems and methods are provided for processing mass quote messages and generating market data. A mass quote message is received and individual orders are parsed and processed. Individual market data messages are stored in a market data message buffer. After all orders are processed, the contents of the market data message buffer is distributed as a single market data message.
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The present application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/517,491, filed Nov. 5, 2003, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONAspects of the present invention relate to the processing of mass quote messages that include a plurality of orders. More specifically, aspects of the present invention provide systems and methods for processing mass quote messages and distributing market data.
BACKGROUNDCurrent financial instrument trading systems allow traders to combine orders for a group of financial instruments into a single order called a mass quote message. For example, a trader may use a mass quote message when transmitting orders for a group of related option contracts, such as an option series belonging to one option class. With conventional trade engines, each individual order is processed separately and results in the creation of market data. The market data produced for each trade is then distributed to traders and other entities.
As the number of orders and traders increases, the distribution of market data messages can strain computer systems and networks that are used to transmit such messages. The processing of numerous market data messages and associated overhead consumes bandwidth and processing time.
Therefore, there is a need in the art for improved systems and methods for processing mass quote messages and producing and distributing market data messages.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention overcomes at least some of the problems and limitations of the prior art by providing systems and methods for processing mass quote messages and producing a single market data message. The orders within a mass quote message are processed and result in the production of market data. The market data is stored in one or more market data message buffers. The contents of the market data message buffer(s) is transmitted as a single market data message. In some embodiment of the invention the mass quote message includes orders spread across different order books. The mass quote messages may be formatted in accordance with one or more of the formats described in U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/517,491.
In various embodiments, aspects of the present invention can be partially or wholly implemented on a computer-readable medium, for example, by storing computer-executable instructions or modules, or by utilizing computer-readable data structures.
Of course, the methods and systems disclosed herein may also include other additional elements, steps, computer-executable instructions, or computer-readable data structures.
The details of these and other embodiments of the present invention are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSThe present invention may take physical form in certain parts and steps, embodiments of which will be described in detail in the following description and illustrated in the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, wherein:
Exemplary Operating Environment
Aspects of the present invention are preferably implemented with computer devices and computer networks that allow users to exchange trading information. An exemplary trading network environment for implementing trading systems and methods is shown in
The trading network environment shown in
Computer device 114 is shown directly connected to exchange computer system 100. Exchange computer system 100 and computer device 114 may be connected via a T1 line, a common local area network (LAN) or other mechanism for connecting computer devices. Computer device 114 is shown connected to a radio 132. The user of radio 132 may be a trader or exchange employee. The radio user may transmit orders or other information to a user of computer device 114. The user of computer device 114 may then transmit the trade or other information to exchange computer system 100.
Computer devices 116 and 118 are coupled to a LAN 124. LAN 124 may have one or more of the well-known LAN topologies and may use a variety of different protocols, such as Ethernet. Computers 116 and 118 may communicate with each other and other computers and devices connected to LAN 124. Computers and other devices may be connected to LAN 124 via twisted pair wires, coaxial cable, fiber optics or other media. Alternatively, a wireless personal digital assistant device (PDA) 122 may communicate with LAN 124 or the Internet 126 via radio waves. PDA 122 may also communicate with exchange computer system 100 via a conventional wireless hub 128. As used herein, a PDA includes mobile telephones and other wireless devices that communicate with a network via radio waves.
One or more market makers 130 may maintain a market by providing constant bid and offer prices for a derivative or security to exchange computer system 100. Exchange computer system 100 may also exchange information with other trade engines, such as trade engine 138. One skilled in the art will appreciate that numerous additional computers and systems may be coupled to exchange computer system 100. Such computers and systems may include clearing, regulatory and fee systems.
The operations of computer devices and systems shown in
Of course, numerous additional servers, computers, handheld devices, personal digital assistants, telephones and other devices may also be connected to exchange computer system 100. Moreover, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the topology shown in
Mass Quote Message Processing and Market Data Dissemination
Order book objects process orders and generate market data messages in step 306. The processing of orders and generation of market data messages may utilize conventional methods known to those of skill in the art. Each of the market data messages may be stored in a market data message buffer in step 308. The use of a market data message buffer facilitates compiling market data messages so that such messages can be distributed together in a single message. Finally, when market data has been received for all orders in the mass quote message, the contents in the market data message buffer is transmitted in step 310. Step 310 may include transmitting a market data message across one or computer, audio, video or data networks.
There are a number of alternative methods for determining when a market data message buffer has received market data for all of the orders in a mass quote message. An input thread may determine how many orders are within a mass quote message and pass this number to the market data message buffer. Mass quote messages may also contain a fixed number of orders such that the market data message buffer only needs to count individual market messages. In another alternative embodiment, the last order within a mass quote message may include a flag or code that signifies to the market data message buffer or other module that the order is the last order. In yet another embodiment of the invention, order book objects may transmit a code to the market data message buffer when each one is done processing the orders that they have received. When the market data message buffer receives a code from each order book object, the buffer knows that it has received market data for each of the orders in the mass quote message. Each order book object may utilize its own thread for processing orders.
Aspects of the invention may also use fixed, single and multiple market data message buffers. For example, each order book object may transmit market data messages to a unique market data message buffer.
Next, in step 406 the plurality of orders included within the mass quote message are processed by order book objects. Step 406 may include generating market data messages for each of the orders with the mass quote message. Each of the market data messages may be stored in a market data message buffer in step 408.
In step 410 it is determined whether the market data message buffer contains market data for all of the plurality of orders. Step 410 may be performed by using one or more of the processes described above. When all market data has not been received, orders are the processing of orders continues in step 412. When all market data has been received, a single market data message containing the market data stored in the market data buffer is transmitted in step 414.
In embodiments that use multiple market data message buffers, the contents of the buffers may be transmitted as a single market data message after all of the orders have been processed.
The embodiments described above utilize a mass quote message. In alternative embodiments individual orders may be processed and produce market data that is compiled into a single market data message. A variety of criteria may be used to group orders that produce market data that is ultimately compiled into a single market data message. For example, orders received within a predetermined time period or orders for similar financial instruments received within a predetermined time period may be grouped together such that the resulting market data is transmitted within a single market data message.
The embodiments described above also transmit a single market data message after all orders have been processed. In alternative embodiments of the invention a market data message may be transmitted before all of the orders are processed. For example, the message may be transmitted at a predetermined time after receiving market data from the first order. This allows market data to be distributed even when the processing of one or more orders takes an undue length of time. After a first market data message is transmitted, subsequent market data messages may be transmitted upon receipt of additional market data.
The present invention has been described in terms of preferred and exemplary embodiments thereof. Numerous other embodiments, modifications and variations within the scope and spirit of the invention will occur to persons of ordinary skill in the art from a review of this disclosure. For example, aspects of the invention may be used to process and communicate data other than market data.
Claims
1. A computer-readable medium containing computer-executable instructions for performing the steps comprising:
- (a) receiving a mass quote message containing a plurality of orders for financial instruments;
- (b) parsing the mass quotes message and transmitting the plurality of orders to order book objects;
- (c) processing the plurality of orders at the order book objects;
- (d) generating market data for each of the plurality of orders;
- (e) storing the market data in at least one market data message buffer; and
- (f) transmitting a single market data message containing the market data stored in the at least one market data message buffer.
2. The computer-readable medium of claim 1, wherein the plurality of orders comprises orders for option contracts belonging to an option class.
3. The computer-readable medium of claim 2, wherein the order book objects correspond to option contracts within an option class.
4. The computer-readable medium of claim 1, wherein the plurality of orders comprise a basket.
5. A computer implemented method of processing orders for financial instruments, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a mass quote message containing orders for a plurality of financial instruments;
- (b) selecting an order;
- (c) processing the order selected in (b);
- (d) storing in a buffer market data resulting from (c);
- (e) repeating (b)-(d) for remaining ones of the plurality of orders; and
- (f) transmitting a single market data message containing the market data stored in the buffer.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein (b) comprises selecting the first order in the plurality of derivative product orders that has not been processed.
7. The method of claim 5, wherein (f) comprises transmitting the single market data message from an exchange to a plurality of market participants.
8. The method of claim 5, wherein the plurality of financial instruments comprise option contracts having a plurality of strike prices.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the plurality of financial instruments comprise call and put contracts.
10. The method of claim 5, wherein the plurality of financial instruments comprise a basket.
11. A computer implemented method of processing orders for financial instruments, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a mass quote message containing a plurality of orders for a plurality of financial instruments;
- (b) creating a market data message buffer;
- (c) processing the plurality of orders;
- (d) storing in the market data message buffer market data resulting from (c);
- (e) determining when the market data message buffer contains market data for all of the plurality of orders; and
- (f) when the market data message buffer contains market data for all of the plurality of orders, transmitting a single market data message containing the market data stored in the market data message buffer.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein (e) comprises counting instances of market data received at the market data message buffer.
13. The method of claim 11, wherein (e) determining when market data is received that corresponds to the last of the plurality of orders.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein (e) comprises identifying a code that is attached to the last order in the plurality of orders.
15. The method of claim 11, wherein (f) comprises transmitting the single market data message from an exchange to a plurality of market participants.
16. The method of claim 11, wherein the plurality of financial instruments comprise option contracts having a plurality of strike prices.
17. The method of claim 11, wherein the plurality of financial instruments comprise call and put contracts.
18. The method of claim 11, wherein (c) comprises processing the orders with a plurality of threads.
19. The method of claim 11, wherein the plurality of financial instruments comprise a basket.
20. A computer implemented method of processing orders for financial instruments, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a mass quote message containing a plurality of orders for a plurality of financial instruments, wherein the orders are arranged sequentially from a first order to a last order;
- (b) processing the plurality of orders;
- (c) storing in a market data message buffer market data resulting from (b);
- (d) determining when the market data message buffer contains market data corresponding to the last order; and
- (e) when the market data message buffer contains market data corresponding to the last order, transmitting a single market data message containing the market data stored in the market data message buffer.
21. The method of claim 20, further including:
- (f) after the single market data message is transmitted, transmitting market data messages as additional market data is received.
22. The method of claim 20, wherein (d) comprises identifying a code that is attached to the last order.
23. The method of claim 20, wherein (e) comprises transmitting the single market data message from an exchange to a plurality of market participants.
24. The method of claim 20, wherein the plurality of financial instruments comprise option contracts having a plurality of strike prices.
25. The method of claim 20, wherein the plurality of financial instruments comprise call and put contracts.
26. The method of claim 20, wherein (b) comprises processing the orders with a plurality of threads.
27. The method of claim 20, wherein the plurality of financial instruments comprise a basket.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 30, 2004
Publication Date: May 5, 2005
Applicant: Chicago Mercantile Exchange (Chicago, IL)
Inventors: Ron Newell (Chicago, IL), Vijay Menon (Chicago, IL), Fred Malabre (Chicago, IL), Joe Lobraco (Hoffman Estates, IL)
Application Number: 10/903,826