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Financial Services Review | Thursday, August 03, 2023
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Artificial intelligence is changing the way humans live their lives. The rapid technological advancements have seen technology pave its way into every known sector, including the trading business. Algorithmic trading, or Algo trading, lets traders and investors trade in the stock market through computerized rules. In algo trading, market orders are carried out by applying a pre-planned set of rules subject to price, volume, and quantity. Trading is done through a formula or algorithm that contains a defined group of rules to execute the trade.
Fremont, CA: Algo trading aims to assist investors and traders in executing trades at accurate prices and speed to achieve higher profits. Trading algorithms are based on coded instructions and formulas. Traders interested in scalping use these fully automated trades to enter and exit their businesses. In scalp trading, shares are rapidly bought and sold using technical analysis. The most critical step for algorithmic trading is to have the right strategy that is back-tested well because the success rate of trade relies mainly on the strategy's effectiveness.
Algorithmic trading offers enormous advantages in terms of speed; orders can be executed within fractions of a second, which a human cannot do. Its accuracy also allows it to execute trades at the exact price. Through Algo trading, one can use multiple indicators and carry out orders that aren’t humanely possible. It also provides traders with more opportunities to trade.
Benefits of Algorithm trading –
Faster execution – This form of trading relies on computer algorithms to evaluate market data and execute orders. Any average trader might take up to a minute to decide, but here the algorithm takes the decision instantly. This can be particularly helpful in turbulent markets when prices might move fast, and your broker may react later.
Reduce transaction fee - A shorter time between submitting and executing an order reduces expenses since assets can only be held once sold for profit (or loss). Because automated traders do not get paid until they are successful, there are no additional fees.
Overall, algorithmic trading can increase your profitability in the stock market. However, it can also be associated with risks such as system failure, disruption in internet connections, and incorrect algorithmic instructions.
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