WTF Is HFT? What You Should K**w About High-Frequency Trading
 

WTF Is HFT? What You Should K**w About High-Frequency Trading
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If you've scratched your head this week about all the talk around high-frequency trading, you're **t alone.

High-frequency trading, a practice that has become increasingly common in recent years, has gained more mainstream attention thanks in large part to Michael Lewis, the author of popular books like Moneyball and The Big Short. His new book, released Monday, is called Flash Boys and takes a critical look at the risks of high-speed trading. It has already sparked some heated debates, as you can see in the incredible CNBC video below.

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