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How to choose strategy

Following things should be considered when choosing a strategy:

  • benchmark used to evaluate the performance (VWAP, arrival price, closing price, etc.)
  • size of order
  • liquidity of the product (stock, etc.)
  • urgency of a trade
  • risk aversion

StrategyBenchmarkLiquidityNotes
VWAPVWAPmid to large with good liquiditypassive trading
Market PerticipationVWAP-avoid too high mkt impact
OK not to complete order
uncertain market conditions (historical profile not reliable)
take advantage of market move
Impl Shortfallarrival price-smaller orders
trader has a view on market