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Consider an Almgren-Chriss optimal execution scenario. If a trader's risk aversion parameter λ_risk increases significantly while volatility and impact parameters remain constant, how will the optimal execution trajectory change?

  1. The trajectory will become more front-loaded to minimize the duration of exposure to price volatility.
  2. The trajectory will remain unchanged since it is set only by the permanent impact coefficient.
  3. The trajectory will become more linear, resembling TWAP, so as to minimize market impact costs.
  4. The trajectory will be back-loaded so the trader can take advantage of closing auction liquidity near the end.

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