Hi,
I am new to QuantConnect and I would like to plot AAPLE ("AAPL") stocks. Also, I would like to get the latest price instead of entering 3/26/2018 manually. Can someone help me how do I it?
# QUANTCONNECT.COM - Democratizing Finance, Empowering Individuals.
# Lean Algorithmic Trading Engine v2.0. Copyright 2014 QuantConnect Corporation.
#
# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
# You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
#
# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
# limitations under the License.
from clr import AddReference
AddReference("System")
AddReference("QuantConnect.Algorithm")
AddReference("QuantConnect.Indicators")
AddReference("QuantConnect.Common")
from System import *
from QuantConnect import *
from QuantConnect.Algorithm import *
from QuantConnect.Indicators import *
from datetime import datetime
class AppleAlgorithm(QCAlgorithm):
def Initialize(self):
'''Initialise the data and resolution required, as well as the cash and start-end dates for your algorithm. All algorithms must initialized.'''
resolution = Resolution.Daily
self.SetStartDate(2017, 1, 1) #Set Start Date (year, month, day)
self.SetEndDate(2018, 3, 26) #Set End Date (year, month, day)
self.stock = self.AddEquity("AAPL", resolution)
def OnData(self, data):
'''OnData event is the primary entry point for your algorithm. Each new data point will be pumped in here.'''
HanByul P
Hi Priyank Shah, Please see the attached sample algo. Basically if you don't set the end date, the backtest automatically runs until the latest day. Thanks.
Priyank Shah
Hi HanByul P,
Thanks, not mentioning the end date is what I was looking for. However, in order to get the stock data, you are using self.SetHoldings. What if I would like to get data without holding the equity?
Please let me know!
HanByul P
Hi Priyank Shah, Simply to get the AAPL prices, you need to use 'History' function. You can get 'Daily' data, 'Minute' data and so on. I attached a sample algo that shows how to get the AAPL daily 'close' and current 'close' at 09:35am. Please see 'Logs'. Thanks.
Priyank Shah
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.
To unlock posting to the community forums please complete at least 30% of Boot Camp.
You can continue your Boot Camp training progress from the terminal. We hope to see you in the community soon!