This was published 8 years ago, it's a good article on the Subject, one i've Posted several times over the Years on different Threads to Educate SH's ( Mum's & Dad's / Newbies etc ) on what we are up against in the Battle with Bots, you can Only imagine how much Faster, Smarter, better at their Job they are today, as
Share wars: how the robots are robbing you
The prevalence of computer-generated trading in the modern sharemarket has created an unpredictable, and sometimes dangerous, environment for investors.
www.smh.com.au/money/investing/share-wars-how-the-robots-are-robbing-you-20120825-24t4t.html
( Bloody Bots and their Liquidity )
Food for thought
Frank