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High-Frequency Trading (HFT)

High frequency trading (HFT) utilizes sophisticated algorithms to execute thousands of trades per second. Most often utilized by large hedge funds, they seek to gain from micro movements in markets.

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High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Definition
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