The purpose of this book is to provide an in-depth overview of some of the advanced techniques used in algorithmic trading. It is geared towards a wide spectrum of uses. The book will be of interest to proprietary traders, fund managers, investment researchers, and sophisticated individual investors. Topics covered include technical analysis, market neutrality, use of news, transaction cost analysis, derivatives, and high-frequency trading. A broad range of asset classes, including equity, bonds, currencies, and commodities, has been kept in mind when these topics are discussed. Building algorithmic trading strategies isn't predicated on being a market expert. Critical thinking and some acquaintance with statistics will be sufficient to get one started. Readers shall expect to learn most of the basic concepts and make competent use of the advanced techniques generally employed by market professionals in the field of algorithmic trading.