Automated Trading
/ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The use of computer algorithms to execute financial market trades automatically without human intervention.
Regulators have increased scrutiny on automated trading systems to prevent market manipulation.
Forms
- automated trading
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Commentary
Automated trading is legally significant due to concerns about transparency, fairness, and systemic risk; contracts and compliance documents often address related liabilities explicitly.
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