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IB Data Lag

I’m having a problem with getting real time position data from Interactive Brokers. For example when I run an algo (paper or live with IB), lets say we sell our position, the order will be received at IB and executed fast like it should, but the quantopian dashboard will not show the liquidated position for a couple or a few minutes. I’ve noticed the lag gets longer when there is more volatility in the market so I cant be accurate on how long this lag is. (I've seen 2 - 6 minutes, then again with higher volatility probably around 10 minutes or maybe more) Is anybody else experiencing this issue?

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Hi Michael,

That definitely sounds odd. Are the order filling in IB instantly, or are they unfilled during those minutes of lag? As well, does your algo take into account open orders?

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Yes orders are filled basically instantly, quantopian dashboard sometimes doesn't know about it for a while and the algo does what it is supposed based on what quantopian knows. (which may or may not be accurate position data) Yes, the algo does take into account open orders, I'm working on error handling this issue.