TRADING TOOLS Solutions Zone :: Knight Capital Group, Inc.
| Knight Capital Group, Inc. | ![]() |
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| Knight offers innovative algorithmic trading solutions with EdgeTrade, a recognised industry leader in developing agency-only algorithmic trading strategies which encompass smart order execution technology and liquidity-seeking benchmark and participation algorithms.
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| EdgeTrade's suite of agency-only algorithms are categorized as follows: Smart order execution EdgeTrade's signature strategies, based on liquidity-seeking, adaptive (to real time trading and historical analytics) tactics include: FAN (Find liquidity and Nail best execution in a fragmented market environment): Simultaneously sprays aggregated dark pools and public markets, then continuously moves an order in line with shifting liquidity to achieve high quality trade executions. Covert: Based on FAN, this algorithm is for traders who desire to only interact with liquidity in non-displayed markets, particularly when the potential for negative exposure is of paramount importance. Sumo: An aggressive, time sensitive strategy designed to complete trades quickly while minimizing market impact and information leakage. Sumo is a better solution than a typically unshielded market order. Benchmark Arrival Price, VWAP, TWAP Participation Volume Tracker, Liquidity Paced, 10b-18 (Corporate Share Repurchase) Customization Due to EdgeTrade's agency-only model, firms are confident in sharing their objectives with our quantitative team when collaborating on customization of algorithmic strategies to meet specific trading and execution objectives. |
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| For more information about Knight Capital Group, Inc.’s algorithms and services, contact Bill Cronin at +1 972 865 0413 or bcronin@knight.com. Hyperlink: www.knight.com |
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