BOTs or HFT (high frequency trading) is used by funds and...

BOTs or HFT (high frequency trading) is used by funds and brokers to MAKE MONEY.

In essence, the average retail investor is matched against computer algorithms and super fast trading access.

We have very little chance of beating them - although understanding them does help.

What they do is undoubtedly against trading laws/rules, but it is so easily disguised it is never prosecuted.

I really dont believe anyone can tell what a BOTs intention is. Part of the purpose is to disguise the intention.

The current BOT may be selling off a large parcel of shares. Or it may be making it look like selling so that it induces other sales, meanwhile accumulating the shares sold. Or ....

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