Algorithmic Trading – The Importance of Clear Definitions

A version of this blog post originally appeared in TabbFORUM's QuantFORUM. When it comes to the vexed issue of what algorithmic trading really is, definitions often get blurred in heated discussions of the risks and dangers involved. We have already seen several regulatory initiatives aimed at containing the risks of what is referred to as “algorithmic trading,” and we’re likely to see more, so it has become increasingly important to be clear about scope and context.