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
High-frequency trading (HFT) uses powerful computer programs to transact a large number of orders in fractions of a second.
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