What are the best practices for implementing a news monitoring strategy in QuantConnect with the following requirements:
1. Universe Loading & Filtering:
◦ Load a large number of stocks (800+ symbols)
◦ Apply fundamental filters (price range, market cap, shares outstanding)
◦ Store the filtered universe for reuse
2. Data Management:
◦ Save the filtered universe to ObjectStore for persistence
◦ Load the universe immediately on algorithm startup (fast initialization)
◦ Update the universe weekly to account for new listings/delistings
3. News Monitoring:
◦ Subscribe to BenzingaNews for the filtered universe
◦ Monitor news in real-time for all 800+ symbols
◦ Send immediate alerts when news breaks for any monitored symbol
4. News Processing:
◦ Avoid processing duplicate/old news items
◦ Filter news by age (e.g., ignore news older than 5 minutes)
◦ Handle high-frequency news efficiently without performance issues
5. Performance & Reliability:
◦ Minimize algorithm startup time by loading pre-filtered universe
◦ Handle large universe sizes without hitting memory/performance limits
◦ Ensure reliable news detection and alert delivery
Specific technical questions:
• Should I use `UniverseSelectionModel` or manual `AddEquity()` for 800+ symbols?
• What’s the best way to structure ObjectStore for weekly universe updates?
• How should I handle `OnSecuritiesChanged` with large universe additions?
• Are there any QuantConnect limits I should be aware of for 800+ symbols with news data?
• What’s the most efficient way to match news items to specific symbols in the universe?
Current approach concerns:
• Will subscribing to BenzingaNews for 800+ symbols cause performance issues?
• Should I implement any batching or throttling for news processing?
• How can I ensure the algorithm starts quickly by loading the cached universe first?
Mia Alissi
Best Practice Notes for مطلق:
AddEquityfor hundreds of symbols."filtered_universe_v1", and reload at startup for fast launch. Update the store weekly on a timer.dequeof IDs for deduplication. Ignore news over 5min old. Throttle/email/live alerts only in production to prevent DoS/email abuse.If you want more live/email alert techniques or further performance reduction tips, let me know!
Sources: CNBC Trading - QuantConnect.com, Benzinga News Feed - QuantConnect.com, Custom Data Universe Algorithm, True Beats - QuantConnect.com, docs writing algorithms universes equity chained universes
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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.
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