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# Aggressive Taker

<figure><img src="/files/BvW79Qz6b3YC6tcuEeah" alt=""><figcaption><p>Execution with Aggressive Taker</p></figcaption></figure>

The **Aggressive Taker** strategy is designed for traders who **prioritize speed and execution urgency** over cost efficiency. It follows a [**VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) trajectory**](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/trajectories/vwap.md) but with an **aggressive, front-loaded execution profile**, driven by an [**alpha tilt**](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/alpha-tilt.md) **setting of 1**. This results in **faster fills**, with a higher proportion of taker orders to ensure rapid execution.

**How It Works**

* The engine sets **alpha tilt to 1**, creating a **front-loaded execution profile** that prioritizes early fills.
* While following a **VWAP trajectory**, the strategy **aggressively executes trades**, focusing on more **taker orders**.
* This approach sacrifices **cost efficiency** in favor of **minimized opportunity cost** and **quick execution**.

**When to Use This Strategy**

* **High Trading Urgency** – Ideal when **immediate execution** is more important than cost efficiency.
* **Aversion to Opportunity Cost** – Best for traders looking to **avoid missing price movements** due to slow execution.
* **Markets with Low Taker Fees** – Suitable when **taker fees are negligible** relative to execution speed benefits.

**Potential Drawbacks**

* **Higher Market Impact** – Aggressive taker behavior can **move the market**, leading to **less favorable fills**.
* **Higher Fees** – A **higher proportion of taker orders** results in **increased trading costs**.

This strategy is best for traders who need **fast execution and market certainty**, even if it means **paying higher fees and accepting potential market impact**.

#### **Aggressive Taker Configurations**

| [Trajectory](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/trajectories.md)               | [VWAP](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/trajectories/vwap.md) |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [Passiveness](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/passiveness.md)               | 0.02                                                                           |
| [Discretion](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/discretion.md)                 | 0.08                                                                           |
| [Alpha Tilt](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/alpha-tilt.md)                 | 1                                                                              |
| [Max OTC Percentage](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/max-otc-percentage.md) | 0%                                                                             |
| [Passive Only](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/passive-only.md)             | Disabled                                                                       |
| [Active Limit](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/active-limit.md)             | Disabled                                                                       |
| [Reduce Only](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/reduce-only.md)               | Disabled                                                                       |
| [Strict Duration](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/strict-duration.md)       | Disabled                                                                       |

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