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Live trading: 1 account per algorithm

Hi,

I read that only one user is allowed to an IB account. I believe I will drive IB made if I open new accounts for every algo (not that I have so many, but if I would). I read also that you can add multiple users to avoid that Quantopian uses the same login as IB and that simultaneous use will log off one of them. Would adding a new user per algorithm help in avoiding setting up multiple IB accounts per algo?

J.

2 responses

Hi J,

Unfortunately we just don't support multiple algorithms trading through the same account right now. The issue is that our system assumes all positions and trades belong to the algorithm connected to a particular account. All of our performance calculations and order target methods use total portfolio value.

So far, we haven't heard anyone have trouble opening sub-accounts to isolate the algorithms. We know we need to allow many algorithms to trade through one account. It is a great idea that we haven't gotten to yet.

thanks,
fawce

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I would very much appreciate if multiple algos could be traded through the same account.