High frequency stock traders are using super high speed data networks to create unfair trading opportunities. Small investors who invest in mutual funds or have pension plans are disadvantaged by these high speed, high frequency traders who use computer programs to detect large blocks of buy orders.
These traders may hold onto a stock for only milliseconds.
High frequency traders are also thought to have significantly impacted the so called Flash Crash a few years ago.
The idea behind my proposal is to make this sort of trading unprofitable and re-level the playing field.