Has HFT affected day trading tactics?

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  1. gekko41

    gekko41 Active Member

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    With firms like Citadel, Gecto, etc. employing high frequency trading tactics, has traditional day trading been forever impacted?
     
  2. JR Ewing

    JR Ewing Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It definitely puts the small investor who chooses to pattern day trade / scalp at even further disadvantage.
     
  3. gekko41

    gekko41 Active Member

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    My thoughts exactly. I just read Flash Boys by Michael Lewis, and although it seemed somewhat biased against HFT firms, it was eye-opening nonetheless. It seems that longer term investments may become the norm for individuals rather than day trading as more HFT firms emerge to provide liquidity to the market.
     

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