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Algo Trading
Learn about automated strategies, testing limits, execution and technology risks.
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About this area
Algorithmic trading uses programmed rules to place or manage orders. Backtests and demonstrations cannot guarantee live results; market changes, execution, outages and configuration errors can all affect outcomes.
What to understand
- Understand the strategy logic, assumptions, instruments and risk limits.
- Check how backtests handle fees, slippage, liquidity and changing markets.
- Verify the platform, permissions, monitoring, kill switch and support process.
Questions to ask
- Who controls the strategy and who can change its settings?
- What safeguards stop runaway orders or unexpected losses?
- Is the provider authorized and are the live risks clearly documented?