r/algorithmictrading↗
Algorithmic Trading
A technical subreddit where developers can discuss the nuts and bolts of algorithmic trading systems, exchange ideas, techniques, brainstorm, offer feedback, etc. Post your backtest results/equity curves, links to academic papers, and other relevant, high quality technical content. PLEASE REVIEW COMMUNITY RULES BEFORE POSTING. They are strictly enforced, violators banned. To post, your account age>90d and karma>30.
31k subscribers140 posts / mo in Sep 2026120 authors / mosince 2011
r/algorithmictrading has 31k members (+79% over the last 12 months). It gets about 140 posts a month from 120 people. Top topics: Algorithmic Trading, Backtesting Strategies and Trading Strategies & Indicators.
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- Algorithmic Trading30%
- Backtesting Strategies12%
- Trading Strategies & Indicators5.5%
- Trading Bots4.5%
- Quantitative Finance Trading Interviews2.4%
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