Introduction to Algorithmic Trading
Nir introduces algorithmic trading by answering the following questions: What is algorithmic trading? How do you develop an algorithmic trading model? What is the future of algorithmic trading?
Overview
Algorithmic trading is the idea that we create a program that makes trading decision suggestions for humans to execute. This is achieved by taking advantage of systematic biases and patterns within the market. The system created omits human intervention and thus, removes emotion.
Key learning objectives:
Define Algorithmic Trading
Discuss the different patterns and systematic biases within the market.
Explain the key requirements in developing an algorithmic trading model.
Summary
Expert
Nir Vulkan
Nir is a professor at Oxford Saïd Business School and the University of Oxford. In addition to being a full time academic, Nir works with world-leading hedge funds and develops algorithmic trading models.
