Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Algorithmic trading involves three broad areas of algorithms: execution ...

Algorithmic trading uses computers to trade stocks quickly based on set rules. It can affect market prices and volatility, impacting long-term investment portfolios. Such trading requires specific ...

Algorithm trading firms, also known as quantitative trading firms, are financial organizations that use sophisticated algorithms and mathematical models to make investment decisions in financial ...

Algorithmic trading is no longer the exclusive domain of niche quantitative firms—it has become the backbone of modern financial markets. I am already seeing the significant impact AI-driven ...

Even 20 years after their mainstream adoption, algorithmic trading continues to challenge regulators and compliance teams. It's not just that it is inherently complex, but the pace of change and ...

On 22 August 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its high level observations following a multi-firm review of algorithmic trading controls. During the review, the FCA assessed a ...