To avoid pre-arranged trades, when must requests be made?

The correct approach to avoid pre-arranged trades involves making requests before the trade executions are initiated. When requests are entered beforehand, it ensures that trades are conducted in a manner consistent with market integrity and regulations. This practice is a crucial part of fostering transparent and fair trading environments.

Entering requests in advance allows the market to function optimally, preventing collusion or arrangements that might lead to distorted pricing. Additionally, it aligns with regulatory frameworks designed to maintain the legitimacy of market transactions.

In this context, waiting until after trades have initiated or making requests concurrently with trade execution could lead to the perception of pre-arranged trades, undermining trust in the trading process. Additionally, making requests at the end of trading hours typically does not allow for the same level of market participation and transparency as submitting requests beforehand would.