External crossing

To achieve best execution in its international investing, the fund emphasizes two aspects related to execution costs:

1. maintaining anonymity
2. minimizing commissions and fees.

[Question]
Which of the following trading techniques is most consistent with the claim above regarding best execution in the firm's international investing?

A. Agency trade
B. Principal trade
C. External crossing

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[Answer]
C

External crossing keeps execution costs very low and anonymity is assured.