Hi, all
I am newbie :(
Can you answer me for a few questions?
I have a strategy which created on MQL4 (Metatrader): https://www.myfxbook.com/members/nikshev/spider-v40/1437083
And now my questions:
1) I want to move my strategy from MQL4 (Metatrader) to Python for IB paper trading. (If someone did this, please share your opinion and best practice for doing this)
2) As I understand I can write the algorithm, test it and trade through the platform without any additional algorithm transformations. Right? (If someone did this, please share your opinion)
3) Algo working 24h and 365 days in the platform. Right? (As I understand I no need buy VPS or VDS and my algorithm will work 24h and 365 days)
4) Can I see operation logs between Quantopian and IB?
5) How much cost this service for me?
Hi Eugene,
Welcome to Quantopian!
1) If you're unfamiliar with Python, I'd recommend starting out with a Python tutorial. Here are a few good resources:
http://www.codecademy.com/tracks/python
https://docs.python.org/2/tutorial/
http://www.diveintopython.net/
http://www.learnpython.org/
After that, the Getting Started Tutorial is the best way to learn the basics of the Quantopian API.
2) I'm not sure I understand this question entirely. Are you asking if you need to write any of the code to interact with your broker? If so, the answer is no. You only have to write your strategy.
3) Yes. However, algorithms can only place trades during market hours (9:30AM-4:00PM ET Mon-Fri). No need to buy server space.
4) You cannot see operation logs between Quantopian and IB, but you can see the transaction history when you live trade an algorithm. You can also add custom logging to your algorithm.
5) Quantopian is free to use. The only costs you will incur will be from your broker (you will have to ask them about fees).
Does this help?
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