Best Execution and Portfolio Performance Author:Gene A. Gohlke, Wayne H. Wagner, Joanne M. Hill, Robert Werner, Peter W. Jenkins, David J. Leinweber, Brian T. Pears, Harold S. Bradley, Erik R. Sirri Best execution is not only a fiduciary responsibility; it also has the power to undermine the achievement of a good investment idea. But best execution is difficult to define, measure, and consistently attain. In this proceedings, experts in institutional trading and transaction-cost management explore the issues related to best execution in the... more » Internet era-from what defines best execution to when to use electronic trading venues.« less