Tag: Algorithmic Trading

Algorithmic trading has gained more and more popularity over the past few years. Due to high costs and complexity, algorithmic trading used to only be available for institutional investors and traders, but with ever-improving technology, the internet, and online quantitative trading platforms, the entry barrier for algorithmic trading has never been lower. In this article, we will examine the differences between systematic and discretionary trading as well as the best way to get started with Read more

The most asked question that I get about algorithmic trading is which algorithmic trading platform is the best? I created this article to comprehensively answer this question. In this post, you will learn about 5 algorithmic trading platforms, their pros & cons, and which of these platforms is the best choice for you! Important Features of Algorithmic Trading Platforms Before I get into the actual algorithmic trading platforms, let me quickly present which criteria to Read more

Diving into the world of algorithmic trading can be exciting  and overwhelming at the same time. There are so many different approaches to developing your own algorithmic trading strategies. Especially for newcomers, this can be very intimidating. To help gain a much deeper understanding of the world of quantitative trading, I want to give you an overview of all the different algorithmic trading strategies that exist. Besides improving your understanding, this should also help you decide Read more

In 2010, it was estimated that over 80% of the volume in the public equity markets was traded algorithmically. Furthermore, out of the best performing hedge funds, a very large percentage rely on algorithm-driven trading. This list includes: Bridgewater Associates, the worlds largest hedge fund, that manages about 150 billion US Dollars AQR Capital Management, the second largest fund with $70 billion under management Renaissance Technologies, the third largest hedge fund, Two Sigma Investments, the Read more