High-Frequency Trading (HFT)

A type of algorithmic trading characterized by the use of high-speed and sophisticated computer programs to execute numerous orders in fractions of a second.

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Source: GACS — Global Anti-Crime & Safety · Published by the GACS Research Team · Updated October 21, 2026

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