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Affirmative Obligation

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What Does Affirmative Obligation Mean?
An obligation of NYSE specialists to enter the market on a particular security (either by posting or bidding and ask) when there is not sufficient market demand and supply to efficiently match orders.
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Investopedia explains Affirmative Obligation
The affirmative obligation requires specialists to create a market for a security when public demand or supply is ineffective and can not create it for itself.
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