Flash Boys Book Summary

In 'Flash Boys', Michael Lewis unveils the hidden world of high-frequency trading on Wall Street, where technology and speed reign supreme. The story follows a group of traders who discover that the stock market is rigged against ordinary investors. As they delve deeper, they uncover shocking truths about the practices of major financial firms. With gripping narratives and insightful analysis, Lewis challenges the integrity of America’s most revered financial institutions. Can these outsiders outsmart the system, or will they be crushed by the very forces they seek to expose?

By Michael Lewis

Published: 2015

"In the world of high-frequency trading, speed is not just an advantage; it's a lifeline in a game where the cards are stacked against you."

Book Review of Flash Boys

#1 New York Times Bestseller — With a new Afterword "Guaranteed to make blood boil." —Janet Maslin, New York Times In Michael Lewis's game-changing bestseller, a small group of Wall Street iconoclasts realize that the U.S. stock market has been rigged for the benefit of insiders. They band together—some of them walking away from seven-figure salaries—to investigate, expose, and reform the insidious new ways that Wall Street generates profits. If you have any contact with the market, even a retirement account, this story is happening to you.

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