System and method for trading based on tournament-style events

Abstract

A system for trading a plurality of derivative financial instruments comprises a processor operable to receive a first order to buy a derivative financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest. The processor is further operable to receive a second order to sell the derivative financial instrument. The processor is further operable to determine a market price based at least in part on the first order and the second order. The processor is further operable to execute a trade at the determined market price. The system further comprises a memory operable to store the first order and/or the second order.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for trading a plurality of derivative financial instruments, comprising:
 a processor operable to:
 receive a first order to buy a derivative financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest; 
 receive a second order to sell the derivative financial instrument; 
 determine a market price based at least in part on the first order and the second order; and 
 execute a trade at the determined market price; and 
   a memory operable to store the first order and/or the second order.