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Message started by mrtempting on 06/24/11 at 22:20:52

Title: Is it algo trading?
Post by mrtempting on 06/24/11 at 22:20:52

Hi y'all!

I am currently implementing a price momentum strategy with the API interface of IB.
The strategy will buy / shortsell the winners / losers of each week. All positions will be closed after one week unless a stock is ranked within the winner or loser portfolio again.

Would that be considered algo trading?

Thanks!

Christian

Title: Re: Is it algo trading?
Post by Algo Designer on 06/25/11 at 08:06:42

Hi Christian,

Thank you for joining our forum!

Yes, that would be considered algo trading. I hope you successfully implement your strategy and become very profitable. Have you quantified the edge by now?

Title: Re: Is it algo trading?
Post by krish_ts on 05/17/13 at 13:51:10

Generally, there is a big confusion about algorithmic trading. Most people tend to think of system trading as algorithmic trading. Algorithmic trading is more about execution of big orders rather than deciding which orders to place. See this blog [url = "http://www.comparebroker.com/expertspeak/intro-to-algorithmic-trading-part-i/" ] blog [/url]