The GTF utilizes 22 Dell computer
stations each equipped with a 400mHz processor and 128 Mb of
RAM. All of these powerful computers are connected to a Dell
Power Edge server allowing file sharing and administrative
tasks. In addition, two Compaq stations dedicated to displaying
Bloomberg information and analytics.
The Centre also incorporates the use of 2 Translux Datawalls to
display real time feeds in the traditional brokerage Houses
manner. The Boards display:
- International Indices plus US Equities and Equity
News
- Canadian Equities and News, plus Currencies
- Canadian Futures Market and Derivatives News
- US Futures and Commodities and Commodities News
- Top Canadian Equities, Top 5 Gainers and Top 5
Losers.
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real time Ticker Board is yet another useful tool which
the Trading Centre has acquired in order to remain on
the cutting edge. The Ticker Board displays the top 5
stocks by volume, percentage change, and absolute
change, for all of the major North American equity
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All of the above equipment is connected directly to Reuters via
a T1 Connection. This connection allows for real time feeds from
all Canadian Exchanges, The New York Stock Exchange, The Amex,
the NASDAQ The Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile
Exchange.
In order to properly show off the centre and teach students
effectively the centre has invested in:
- Two large T.V.s
- S-VHS VCR
- High Resolution Projector
The two large Sony televisions are constantly tuned into CNBC
and RobTV. Used to keep students up to date on world issues and
most importantly current stock market trends. In addition, our
S-VHS VCR allows us to give presentations incorporating several
different forms of media.
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art projection system gives us the ability to display a
computer screen and the TV or VCR output on a large
projection screen so that everyone in the room has a
clear view of the material being discussed. Also, this
system allows us to show the Trading Floor to those
considering attending The Michael G. DeGroote School of
Business or to those who have an interest in learning
more about the Gould Trading Floor. |
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Clearly the Gould Trading Floor is a state of the art
facility with top of the line equipment. We at the Centre
encourage others to come and experience what the Centre has to
offer.
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