By Dr Cameron Mouat

Passive algo execution

April 2021 in Traders Workshops

The class of Passive algos ranges from mechanical floating algos to those with sophisticated order working and microstructure models. They are used across most client segments, although how they are used can vary. Less experienced traders might simply be looking at an algo which captures spread in any market condition. However, more active algo traders include passive algos as a tool alongside other execution methods. This article will discuss passive algo execution and the benefits and pitfalls when using this class of algo.

Types of Passive algos Although passive algos can be thought of as slow execution or low participation execution, we consider them to be an algo that predominantly executes by making prices.  In fact, the execution may be very quick if there are sufficient aggressors on the other side.   We define Passive algos to be those that execute by not crossing the spread and do not have a schedule or trade rate target.  These include floating algos, orders pegged to near-touch Types of Passive algos Although passive algos can be thought of as slow execution or low participation execution, we consider them to be an algo that predominantly executes by making prices.  In fact, the execution may be very quick if there are sufficient aggressors on the other side.   We define Passive algos to be those that execute by not crossing the spread and do not have a schedule or trade rate target.  These include floating algos, orders pegged to near-touch

Types of Passive algos Although passive algos can be thought of as slow execution or low participation execution, we consider them to be an algo that predominantly executes by making prices.  In fact, the execution may be very quick if there are sufficient aggressors on the other side.   We define Passive algos to be those that execute by not crossing the spread and do not have a schedule or trade rate target.  These include floating algos, orders pegged to near-touch

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