High frequency trading possible for retail traders now?

algotrader

User: NiftyOptionsTrader
Subject: High frequency trading possible for retail traders now?
With new SEBI regulations allowing retail algo trading, can we do HFT strategies like institutions? What is the actual speed limitation and latency we can achieve with retail broker APIs?

algotrader

Reply by: TechTrader_LowLatency
HFT needs execution in milliseconds and co-location services. Retail APIs will have latency of 50-200ms depending on your internet and broker infrastructure. This is nowhere close to institutional HFT which operates in microseconds. Also algos exceeding 10 orders per second need exchange registration. For most retail strategies this speed is sufficient though. Focus on strategies that work on minute/hourly timeframes, not tick-level HFT.

algotrader

Reply by: RealisticTrader_Delhi
HFT is not viable for retail, forget it. Even if you get speed, HFT profits come from maker-rebates and extremely low per-trade costs which retail doesnt get. Your brokerage and STT will eat any HFT profits. Better opportunities in swing trading algos or intraday strategies with 5-15 minute holding period. These work well with retail API speeds.