Hello,
I discovered QuantConnect a while ago and after many other trials it turns out to be in my opinion one of the best solutions to create your automatic trading strategy. I'm asking the community to help me develop my bot. I'm a trader but I have no knowledge of the Python language, so I'm looking for someone motivated and curious to help me develop my automatic bot.
Thank you in advance for your answers and for those interested contact me on my discord ; diego_18386
Mia Alissi
To help you get started with developing your automatic trading bot on QuantConnect, here's a brief overview of some key components and methods you'll need to understand:
Key Components and Methods
QCAlgorithm Class: This is the base class for all trading algorithms in QuantConnect. It manages transactions, portfolio, charting, and security subscriptions.
initialize Method: This method is used to set up your algorithm. You define the data and resolution required, as well as the cash and start-end dates for your algorithm. All algorithms must implement this method.
on_data Method: This is the primary entry point for your algorithm. Each new data point will be processed here. You can use this method to define your trading logic.
add_security Method: This method is used to add securities to your algorithm. You specify the type of security, the symbol, and the resolution.
market_order Method: This method is used to place market orders. You specify the symbol and quantity. Market orders are filled as soon as possible at the current market price.
portfolio Property: This property provides access to your portfolio, allowing you to check your current holdings and invested status.
Example Algorithm
Here's a simple example of a trading algorithm that buys SPY on the first day and sells it on the second day:
This should give you a good starting point to begin developing your trading bot. Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions or need further assistance!
Sources: Algorithm Engine - QuantConnect.com, Initialization - QuantConnect.com, Documentation Home - QuantConnect.com, Documentation Home - QuantConnect.com, Documentation Home - QuantConnect.com
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Diego riznar
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