Automated Trading

/ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (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

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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