The Impact of Latency
Do you know how much latency is affecting your performance? Even a nanosecond delay can have an impact on active traders. Between execution speed and reliability, Bob Iaccino explores the questions traders should ask their brokerage...
High-Frequency Trading, Colocation, and the Limits of the Speed of Light
High-frequency trading (HFT) is a method of trading that uses powerful computer programs to transact many orders in fractions of a second. It uses complex algorithms to analyze multiple markets and execute orders based on market conditions. Typically, the traders with...
Latency and Brokerage Firm Outages: What a Trader Can Control
Trading is challenging enough, but add in latency and outage problems and it becomes downright frustrating. There are, however, some things a trader can control while other things remain out of their control. Identifying the delays that are outside your control can...