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...
Inverted Markets and How They Work
Understanding the what and why of inverted markets can help you make better decisions on trade execution. Bob Iaccino asks Michael Beaver to help clear up the confusion around inverted...