Hello,
I am trying to access the following index symbols through Quantconnect backtest. Screenshot is from Interactive Brokers. I can only get data for SPX and NDX but not for the others: DJX, N225, SX5E, Z, UKX.
1- I would like to confirm if these data are available or not or maybe available using alternative ticker names?
2- Is there a data explorer where I can easily search for available symbols data?
Thanks, Ahmed.
Mia Alissi
Availability of Index Data:
Futures.Indices.NIKKEI_225_DOLLAR
orFutures.Indices.NIKKEI_225_YEN_CME
.Alternative Ticker Names:
Searching for Available Symbols:
Using
add_index
Method:add_index
method in your algorithm to create and add a new Index security. Here's an example of how to use it:If you need further assistance or specific examples, feel free to ask!
Sources: Requesting Data - QuantConnect.com, Indices - QuantConnect.com, US Cash Indices - QuantConnect.com, Value Effect Within Countries, Custom Data N I F T Y Algorithm
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Ahmed Sobhy Khattab
Thanks I would like to access the spot index not the future index.
Ahmed Sobhy Khattab
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