Trading bot (trading robot)
A trading robot (also called a bot, or an expert advisor on MetaTrader) runs an automated strategy: it watches the market continuously and triggers orders once your conditions are met. It doesn’t think; it executes — even when the context has changed. So the real work happens upfront: writing rules that hold up, then keeping an eye on what the robot actually does with them. Be wary here — it’s the word scammers use most, almost always alongside a return presented as guaranteed: the AMF is categorical: a promise of a high return with no risk is always a scam. The warning signs to watch for and the three-step way to check: AI trading: the complete guide.
See also
The use of artificial intelligence in trading — a catch-all term covering four very different families of tools.
Handing off the execution of a strategy to a program — fixed rules applied without hesitation or fatigue.
A bot that places orders in a grid at regular intervals within a range.
An automated AND regulated investment service that manages a portfolio based on your profile.