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Definition high-frequency trading in American English

high-frequency trading noun

[uncountable] noun
/haɪˌfrikwənsi ˈtreidɪŋ/
1

the use of sophisticated technology including very fast connections and computer algorithms to make trades in securities extremely quickly in order to gain an advantage over other traders

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Definition high-frequency trading in American English