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Advanced High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Systems with Low-Latency C++ Programming

This advanced course explores the full spectrum of HFT from system design, low-latency programming, and advanced algorithmic strategies to risk management, market microstructure, and deployment in production-like environments. Students will gain hands-on experience implementing and optimizing HFT strategies, integrating ultra-low-latency infrastructure, and backtesting under realistic market conditions.

Course Duration:

36 Hours

Level:

Advanced

Objectives:

  • Design and implement ultra-low-latency trading systems using advanced C++17/20 techniques.

  • Optimize multithreading, memory layout, and networking for HFT performance.

  • Build and manage high-performance order books and execution engines.

  • Integrate FPGA and hardware acceleration to further reduce latency.

  • Implement and backtest real-world HFT strategies, including market making, statistical arbitrage, and latency arbitrage.

  • Apply risk management, compliance, and fault-tolerant designs in production trading systems.

  • Profile, benchmark, and optimize end-to-end system latency and throughput.

  • Develop real-time analytics and predictive models to inform trading decisions.

Prerequisites:

  • Strong proficiency in C++ (C++17/20)

  • Solid understanding of data structures, multithreading, and concurrency

  • Familiarity with financial markets and basic HFT concepts

  • Linux system administration experience

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