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Level III · Module 9

High-Frequency Trading & Market Microstructure

The limit order book, market making, latency and the evaluation of HFT strategies and their risks.

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Level III enrollment is open to Level II students, or with the complete three-level program.

Explore the module outline below, or start with the free orientation and Module 1.

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Module outline

  • Order book and microprice
  • Market making and adverse selection
  • Latency, fills and operational risk

Intended learning outcome: Explain how a market maker earns or loses the spread and evaluate an HFT strategy claim.