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Introduction to Algorithmic Trading and the TradeStation Platform
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to the term algorithmic trading, the tools involved, and the professionals who utilize such tools in their day-to-day activities.
In the first part of this chapter, we will provide an overview of what is meant by algorithmic trading, which tools make sense for the individual trader, and which professionals utilize algorithms in their trading process.
In the second part of the chapter, we will introduce the TradeStation platform, showing the installation process and its main functionalities.
In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:
- Introducing algorithmic trading
- Introducing the TradeStation platform
By the end, ...
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