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...
Exchanges, Rebates and the Effects They Can Have on Your Trading
If you’ve purchased a car in the last 10 years, you’ve no doubt heard the term “dealer cost” which is cleverly worded to imply if you can get a car at dealer cost, the auto dealer will not make a profit on the sale. If you dig deeper however, or speak to someone in...
Direct Market Access Vs. Retail Trading – What’s the Difference
More and more traders are hearing about Direct Market Access (DMA) brokers, so we are looking at some of the major differences between DMA brokers versus traditional retail trading brokers. DMA is the process that developed as financial markets moved on from...