A leading global broker FBS shares its perspective on the latest dynamics of online trading – algorithmic trading, the rise of AI and machine learning come to the forefront.
In the fast-paced world of online technology, key innovations are rapidly embraced across internet products and services, where online trading is not an exception. Over the past years two key novelties – algorithmic trading, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) – have attracted traders worldwide. FBS, a prominent player in the online trading industry, offers insights into these advancements and their impact on trading trends.
Algorithmic trading: acing automation to manage trades
At its core, algorithmic trading is the use of pre-programmed algorithms for systematic and effective trade execution. Emerged back in 1970th, this method aimed to make transactions more rational and stable, as it enabled instantly open or close trades at optimal prices and depending on market conditions.
One of the most significant benefits of algorithmic trading is its ability to mitigate the impact of human emotions on the trading process. By relying on a systematic approach governed by predefined rules, algorithmic trading minimizes the risks associated with manual and psychological errors. Hence, inaccuracies, manual and psychological errors can be eliminated.
Despite its efficiency, algorithmic trading is not without its challenges. The possibility of missing out on trades due to unforeseen not pre-programmed market situations is a notable disadvantage. However, with properly formulated strategy and user’s expertise in programming, algorithmic trading can be an effective means of adapting to the ever-changing market environment.
Speaking about the tools, algorithmic trading is particularly available to experienced Python, Matlab, JAVA, or C++ developers. For instance, FBS traders who choose MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 can leverage algorithmic trading components made with MQL, allowing Forex trading automation through trading robots. To support traders who are eager to test algorithmic trading, FBS has created a dedicated Code Base section at MetaTrader that features indicators and robots developed by the MetaTrader community.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning breaking into online trading
Building on the foundation laid by algorithmic trading, the latest trends ever more rely on machine learning, looking forward to the AI era.
Diving into terminology, AI aims to replicate human intelligence by machines, which has not been fully realized yet. At the same time, machine learning is something that humankind has reached and started to actively utilize. It is crucial not to conflate ML tools with algorithms, as the latter are programmed by individuals to execute precise actions. In contrast, ML presupposes that machines acquire data and learn autonomously, and information is processed within the given requirements.
Nowadays the focus shifts to the application of ML in trading and financial market analytics to gain a deeper understanding of human-related aspects affecting the global economy – human psychology, external conditions, political events, and other variables. It is also used to generate trading signals, prevent fraud, and as part of high-frequency trading (HFT). Additionally, ML expedites the validation of authenticity for new traders, preventing identity theft from global brokerages.
Conclusion
As technology continues its relentless advance, traders will be finding themselves at the intersection of human intuition and machine precision, where machines will serve as tools to enhance decision-making rather than replace human traders. In the near future, machines are very likely to take on additional market analysis and insights tracking through social media, financial statements, and news monitoring and procession. This forms the direction that will unfold with time.
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