Algorithmic Trading Definition, Example, Pros, Cons

The algorithm buys shares in Apple (AAPL) if the current market price is less than the 20-day moving average and sells Apple shares if the current market price is more than the 20-day moving average. The green arrow indicates a point in time when the algorithm would’ve bought shares, and the red arrow indicates a point in time when this algorithm would’ve sold shares. Many broker-dealers offered algorithmic trading strategies to their...