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is it true that QC does not provide options data in live paper trading?
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Here's a clear answer for Parth:
QuantConnect can provide options data in live paper trading, but only if there is a live data provider for the options you want to trade. The Paper Trading brokerage on QuantConnect does support asset classes like equities, futures, and options (including future options).
However, you will only receive options data in live (including paper/live) trading if your symbols and expiries are covered by QuantConnect’s live data provider integrations. If there isn’t a current live options data provider for your asset (or expiry), you won’t receive live options (slice) data in your live/paper algorithm.
What you should do:
Summary:
QC does provide live options data in paper trading, but only for tickers and expiries where they have a live data feed. If you see no options data (slices are empty), it’s likely that live streaming data isn’t currently available for your selected contracts.
If you need a specific case checked, ask QC support or consult the datasets/documentation for available coverage!
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The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy, or a recommendation or endorsement for any security or strategy, nor does it constitute an offer to provide investment advisory services by QuantConnect. In addition, the material offers no opinion with respect to the suitability of any security or specific investment. QuantConnect makes no guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of the views expressed in the website. The views are subject to change, and may have become unreliable for various reasons, including changes in market conditions or economic circumstances. All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. You should consult with an investment professional before making any investment decisions.
Parth Thaker
The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy, or a recommendation or endorsement for any security or strategy, nor does it constitute an offer to provide investment advisory services by QuantConnect. In addition, the material offers no opinion with respect to the suitability of any security or specific investment. QuantConnect makes no guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of the views expressed in the website. The views are subject to change, and may have become unreliable for various reasons, including changes in market conditions or economic circumstances. All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. You should consult with an investment professional before making any investment decisions.
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