What Is Algorithmic Trading and How Is It Different From Manual Trading
Algorithmic trading, or algorithmic trading, is trading based on predefined rules executed by a computer system. These rules can determine when to place an order, how to adjust price, how to split a large order, when to exit a position, and how to limit risk. Regulators and industry reports describe the modern market as an environment where algorithms are used very broadly: from executing large orders to market making and high-frequency strategies.
4/6/2026