High-frequency trading : a practical guide to algorithmic strategies and trading systems / Irene Aldridge.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-302) and index.

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- How modern markets differ from those past -- Technological innovations, systems, and hft -- Market microstructure, orders, and limit order books -- High-frequency data -- End of chapter questions -- About the author -- About the website -- Index.

High-frequency trading is a difficult, but profitable, endeavor that can generate stable profits in various market conditions. But solid footing in both the theory and practice of this discipline are essential to success. Whether you're an institutional investor seeking a better understanding of high-frequency operations or an individual investor looking for a new way to trade, this book has what you need to make the most of your time in today's dynamic markets. Building on the success of the original edition, the Second Edition of High-Frequency Trading incorporates the latest research and questions that have come to light since the publication of the first edition. It skillfully covers everything from new portfolio management techniques for high-frequency trading and the latest technological developments enabling HFT to updated risk management strategies and how to safeguard information and order flow in both dark and light markets. Includes numerous quantitative trading strategies and tools for building a high-frequency trading system. It addresses the most essential aspects of high-frequency trading, from formulation of ideas to performance evaluation. The book also includes a companion Website where selected sample trading strategies can be downloaded and tested. Written by respected industry expert Irene Aldridge.