throwfin11

4 ms·

1. 1.▲
   by throwfin11 6y ago

   HFT firms use all sorts of technologies. But to be clear, you want to be closest to trading - that's where the big money is; so either a) idea generation (quant work) or b) execution (dev work) For the execution piece, C++ would be the
2. 2.▲
   by throwfin11 6y ago

   HFT firms would likely use the exchange binary protocols where available over FIX. Ie: OUCH/ITCH, Pillar etc. With that said, FIX is still relevant on many exchanges and in wide use by the broker/dealers etc...
3. 3.▲
   by throwfin11 6y ago

   kdb+ would be used for analysis or slower signal generation. it's not low latency for trading applications.