An example of the role performed by a trader would be to:

• A. Know and work the available trading venues to make securities buy and sell transactions at best bid or offer, with minimal market impact, obtaining "best execution".
• B. Leverage the trade intention by informing the street in advance of trading, hoping they will "front-run" the trades to obtain the absolute best execution.
• C. Develop and nurture strong working relationships with other traders such that they always know they have someone else they can trade with.
• D. Understand macro policy decisions to forecast market direction.

Answer: (A)