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A History of High-Frequency Trading From 1602 To 2013 [INFOGRAPHIC]

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High-frequency trading  involves the use of computer algorithms to rapidly open and exit positions in stocks at the speed of light. The benefit to many HFT firms is that they can execute trades and react faster to price changes in the market before any their competitors.

H/T Barry Ritholtz

History of High-Frequency Trading [INFOGRAPHIC]

High Frequency Trading Infographic

Infographic source: investoo.com

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