Algorithmic trading ispurchasing or selling stocks and other investment assets via an automated electronic order. In other words, software can be programmed with instructions to buy or sell an asset.

Meagan is a former Series 7 financial advisor and current writer focused on blending straightforward information with a dose of humor on topics including equity investments, insurance products, and ...

Artificial intelligence has changed the way people trade stocks and cryptocurrencies. In 2026, an AI stock trading robot is ...

Algorithmic trading is no longer the exclusive domain of niche quantitative firms—it has become the backbone of modern financial markets. I am already seeing the significant impact AI-driven ...

With growing client expectations and a constantly developing market landscape, Wesley Bray explores the evolution of algorithmic trading, delving into its use cases, the importance of data and trader ...

Futures Trading Algorithms involve using automated computer programs to conduct trades in the futures markets. These algorithms evaluate market data and autonomously make trading decisions, aiming to ...

On 26 February 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a new Supervisory Briefing on Algorithmic Trading in the EU. The briefing draws heavily on insights from ESMA’s 2022 ...

On 22 August 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its high level observations following a multi-firm review of algorithmic trading controls. During the review, the FCA assessed a ...