since it was stated here that "holding" was illegal & most agree that use of ramping, wash sales, manipulation of price and liquidity are also illegal, I get the impression that this is frequently done in the course of high frequency trading, How do I know this isn't happening, and how can I know SEC is ensuring it doesn't happen?
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How can I know SEC is ensuring it doesn't happen?
I'm not sure what you mean by "holding" is illegal. It's not illegal to hold stock.
As for the Wash rule that only counts when you report your taxes, so the IRS will make sure you don't get away with that.
Unfortunately even though price manipulation is illegal some people still get away with it through pump and dump scams. And hopefully it will stop, but as of now many big names still get away with it on a regular basis.
