A system and method of allocating orders in an exchange configured for
trading by a combination of electronic and open-outcry trading mechanisms
is provided. One method includes permitting multiple quotes to be
disseminated to the market, but limiting market making to only those
entities having a physical presence on the floor of the exchange. Methods
of enhancing the hybrid electronic and open-outcry exchange also include
automatically eliminating crossed quotes and locked quotes while
permitting certain orders to trade against locked quotes.