- Low latency networks: location, location, location…. Or Colocation! This is key to creating an HFT business… without it, you will be another retail investor.
- Low Latency systems: usually written in Java or C++. Personally, because of my background, I prefer C++. There have been non-sense discussions on what is better C++ or Java? For me, it’s all about speed. Depending on how you use them you can reach similar results!! It reminds me the Mac vs PC battle.
- Smart models and strategies: with HFT you are dealing with tick data, where technical analysis vs fundamental analysis debate is USELESS. You deal with mathematical Data Series. So, your models are based on statistical models, and your goal is to grab such a small profit from each trade.Statistically speaking, if your model is able to profit 50.5% of the time, your system will be VERY profitable at the end of the day. Keep in mind that these models could have +1000 trades per day.
Ariel Silahian
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Subscribe by EmailI help financial institutions architect high-frequency trading systems that are fast, stable, and profitable.
I have operated on both the Buy Side and Sell Side, spanning traditional asset classes and the fragmented, 24/7 world of Digital Assets.
I lead technical teams to optimize low-latency infrastructure and execution quality. I understand the friction between quantitative research and software engineering, and I know how to resolve it.
Core Competencies:
▬ Strategic Architecture: Aligning trading platforms with P&L objectives.
▬ Microstructure Analytics: Founder of VisualHFT; expert in L1/L2/LOB data visualization.
▬ System Governance: Establishing "Zero-Failover" protocols and compliant frameworks for regulated environments.
I am the author of the industry reference "C++ High Performance for Financial Systems".
Today, I advise leadership teams on how to turn their trading technology into a competitive advantage.
Key Expertise:
▬ Electronic Trading Architecture (Equities, FX, Derivatives, Crypto)
▬ Low Latency Strategy & C++ Optimization | .NET & C# ultra low latency environments.
▬ Execution Quality & Microstructure Analytics
If my profile fits what your team is working on, you can connect through the proper channel.
