The world of algorithmic trading promises speed, precision, and freedom from emotion—but the reality is far more complex. Most automated traders lose money, and the promise of ‘AI-driven profits’ is often just marketing. In The Complete Guide to Automated Trading, Grace Lin Mercer demystifies the technology and the markets. You’ll explore the journey from raw trading signals to fully automated systems, with a firm focus on realism and risk. Learn how data feeds, strategy design, backtesting, and execution platforms work together—and where they fail. Understand the limitations of machine learning in financial markets and why risk management is your only edge. This book arms you with the knowledge to think critically about trading bots and to approach automation with discipline. No shortcuts, no guarantees—just a thorough, honest education. Part of The AI Trading Library.