hard · Market Microstructure

An institutional execution algorithm is configured to minimize implementation shortfall for a highly risk-averse trader (λ_risk to ∞).

What is the characteristic of the resulting optimal execution trajectory according to Almgren-Chriss?

  1. The algorithm waits for the period of highest historical volume to execute the bulk of the order.
  2. The algorithm executes the entire order in the first available period to eliminate timing risk.
  3. The algorithm back-loads the execution, trading more heavily at the end of the day.
  4. The algorithm distributes the order evenly over the entire time horizon (TWAP).

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