Algorithmic Trading - Stewart Gray - książka wyd. 2019

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Algorithmic Trading: A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Learn Algorithmic Trading from A–Z by Stewart Gray is an accessible introduction to the world of automated trading systems, published in March 2019. It is written for beginners who want to understand how computers and algorithms can be used to trade financial instruments efficiently and at scale.

Stewart Gray explains that algorithmic trading—also known as algo‑trading, quantitative trading, or black‑box trading—is the practice of using pre‑programmed instructions to execute trades in response to market conditions. The book introduces readers to the fundamentals of financial markets, trading strategies, and the role of automation, before moving into the mechanics of building and testing algorithms. It covers how trades in stocks, bonds, futures, and other instruments can be executed at speeds and volumes far beyond human capability, highlighting both the opportunities and risks involved.