What I’ve learned after coding for HFT and Low Latency Systems
Choose the right language: FORGET about scripting languages, they won’t work. When you are looking to shave those last few…
Backtesting the $SPY (S&P 500): SMA 10/100 System
The simplest ideas are often some of the best. This is a mantra that should often be repeated by traders…
How do I develop Trading Systems?
Often, trading model developers “spoil” the eventual results of their model by making errors early in the process. These errors…
Building a Trading System – General Considerations
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is the importance of separating the trading models–the mathematical or algorithmic logic that…
Why High Frequency Trading is so profitable?
Low latency networks: location, location, location…. Or Colocation! This is key to creating an HFT business… without it, you will…
3 Ways to Use Black Box Automated Trading Systems in Forex
Black box trading, algorithmic trading, automated trading, or whatever you’d like to call it, is on the rise. Technology is…
Exchange Colocation – worth it or not?
Automated trading requires a server, and it often makes sense to collocate it. Even discretionary traders these days can rely…
The 10 Best Forex Strategies
#1: The Bladerunner Trade The Bladerunner is an exceptionally good EMA crossover strategy, suitable across all timeframes and currency pairs.…
How to Set Up Your Own High-Frequency Trading Firm
First come up with a trading plan: There are multiple strategies when it comes to high-frequency trading. A few of…
Why speed is key on your trading decisions?
Speed has become a hot topic of conversation in the financial markets. There has been a flurry of crazed conversation…