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Did NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. Make a Big Mistake?

Is the 'Kill Switch' a good idea?

By Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson – Feb 20, 2014 at 2:33PM EST

The Nasdaq OMX Group (NDAQ +1.81%), the parent company of the Nasdaq exchange, is taking new steps to curb the impacts of computer malfunctions – but is this a good think for long-term, fundamentals-oriented investors?

In this segment of The Motley Fool's financials-focused show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson debate the impact of this decision for investors as a whole and investors in Nasdaq OMX.

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Matt Koppenheffer
Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool services. Matt's articles and analysis have been published around the world and his views have been cited in worldwide publications from the Financial Times and The New York Times to the Toronto Star and Germany's Focus Money. He has appeared to offer analysis on a variety of outlets including CNBC and NPR. Matt is the co-author of The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global as well as the creator and former co-host of The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast.
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