# FX Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) Implementation Shortfall

> Quantitative post-trade execution benchmark measuring the total basis-point difference between the arrival mid-price at order inception and the final volume-weighted execution price.

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Last updated: 2026-10-18T17:41:50.410Z

## FX Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) Implementation Shortfall (TCA-IS)

- Type: product
- Jurisdiction: Global Institutional
- Regulatory body: FX Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) Implementation Shortfall
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Quantitative post-trade execution benchmark measuring the total basis-point difference between the arrival mid-price at order inception and the final volume-weighted execution price.

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| category | Dealer Execution |
| coverageDesk | FXOpen Ledger |
| regulatoryBody | FX Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) Implementation Shortfall |
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