Abstract

Predicting stock market prices has always been a challenge, due to the number of variables involved in the prediction process and the volatile nature of the market. Added to this fact is the peculiar nature of emerging markets, signposted by economic underdevelopment. This has aroused the attention and interest of researchers, and a sizable number have beamed searchlight on the application of bot methods for stock trading, the result of which has shown great potential. This paper is premised on the survey of stock market operations and bot trading methods. Discussion centers on achievements recorded in research, using bot approaches to portfolio management for profitable stock trading. Finally, opportunities for further research are presented, with some known constraints and challenges.