Automated Trading Algorithms

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How To Utilize Trendlines In Trading

Simply put, a trend line is a straight line drawn on a price chart connecting two or more high or low prices established over a given period of time. Trend lines are among the most commonly used trading tools used by technical traders, as many traders find these lines to be helpful in identifying important price trends and trend reversals….

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Some Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Algorithmic Trading

Quick, dependable, and ruthless — algorithmic trading, often referred to as algo trading, automated trading, or robo trading has taken the world by storm and is some of the best investment and trading technology we have seen. In fact, today, about 75 percent of all trades that happen globally are completely automated, and algo trading is one of the leading…

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Three of the Basic Order Types in Trading

Orders are the core of electronic trading. An order is an investor’s instructions to a broker or brokerage firm to buy or sell a security. Orders are typically done electronically. There are different types of available orders which allow investors to set restrictions that affect the time and price at which the order can be executed. These specific instructions have…

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The Benefits of Using Automated Trading Systems

When financial investors and traders look to develop their skills and look to take advantage of more and more investment strategies, it often can be overwhelming and stressful. This is where automated trading systems come in to play. This allows computers to monitor and execute trades on behalf of the trader. Automated trading, also known as robotic trading or algorithmic…

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How To Begin Trading With Trading Software

If you have been involved in trading for a while, more likely than not, you have probably heard about trading software. Trading software have the reputation of a way to quickly make money, however, it is also a notorious way to lose a significant amount of money. In fact, many people who begin trading without the proper knowledge or software…

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A Look At The Buy and Hold Investment Strategy

When it comes to investment strategies, the buy-and-hold strategy has perhaps been the holy grail. When done properly, buy and hold investing seems to be the most effective strategy for investors. While there are advantages to using this investment strategy, it certainly has its share of flaws. In fact, in the past years, this investment strategy has received some major…

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Tips For Building The Ideal Investment Portfolio

If you have followed our blog or a financial advisor or investor, you already know that an investment portfolio is generally a collection of the assets that are owned by individuals or managed by financial advisors. In order for these portfolios to be successful, diversification is essential in every field and it is important for advisors to keep their client’s…

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How To Construct An Ideal Risk-Adjusted Portfolio

Portfolio management is much more than making a bunch of decisions about investments — it is an art. To be more in depth, portfolio management is the art of making the correct, risk-adjusted, investment decisions that fit an investor or advisors specific time horizon. Just like with any art, in order to achieve the best results, portfolio management takes time,…

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When Should Investors Rebalance Their Portfolios?

For investors that are hoping to achieve long-term investment success, it is essential that they maintain the right mixture of assets in their portfolio. Over time, some investments will go up in value, while others go down. In order to prevent owning too much of some securities and not enough of others, many professional investors are rebalancing their client’s or…

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A Beginners Guide to Algorithmic Trading

The term ‘algorithmic’ has blossomed into a word that seems to be popping up everywhere these days. We see the term used in relation search engines, spreadsheets, and now the financial industry. In stock trading, algorithmic trading — also referred to as algo trading, automated trading, or robo trading is becoming a popular trend in the industry. In this blog,…

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