FX and Equities Algos. By David Mechner, CEO, Pragma

June 2023 in Previous Features

Both equities and FX are continuous two-sided quote-driven markets, which creates fundamental similarities. Equity and FX algos therefore offer many of the same fundamental benefits.

What are the fundamental similarities and differences between equity and FX algos? Both equities and FX are continuous two-sided quote-driven markets, which creates fundamental similarities. Equity and FX algos therefore offer many of the same fundamental benefits. For example, algos reduce market impact by breaking a larger order up into several smaller pieces so that a smaller price concession has to be paid, and thus better execution. In addition, algos can trade passively in a systematic way, making prices in What are the fundamental similarities and differences between equity and FX algos? Both equities and FX are continuous two-sided quote-driven markets, which creates fundamental similarities. Equity and FX algos therefore offer many of the same fundamental benefits. For example, algos reduce market impact by breaking a larger order up into several smaller pieces so that a smaller price concession has to be paid, and thus better execution. In addition, algos can trade passively in a systematic way, making prices in

What are the fundamental similarities and differences between equity and FX algos? Both equities and FX are continuous two-sided quote-driven markets, which creates fundamental similarities. Equity and FX algos therefore offer many of the same fundamental benefits. For example, algos reduce market impact by breaking a larger order up into several smaller pieces so that a smaller price concession has to be paid, and thus better execution. In addition, algos can trade passively in a systematic way, making prices in

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