Re: Can not get more historical data.
You are requesting data for Nasdaq only ("ISLAND") and that's probably what you get. I say "probably" because meaningful historical data are not easy to get from IBKR, at least?in terms of specifying
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ds-avatar
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#51501
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Getting news providers code
I tried to follow the instructions https://interactivebrokers.github.io/tws-api/news.html#news_providers on how to get list of news providers codes,?but ended up only with: NewsProviders:
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GreenGreen
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Question regarding reboot of trader workstation
Hi all, i read somewhere in the documentation that the trader workstation is designed to reboot every day. If this is the case, will then all results be gone ? No historical Profits ? The more
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Arthur <aSchwenk64@...>
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Re: Can not get more historical data.
Sure, thanks! I mean I got the earliest available data point of SPX from CBOE is 20040304. -- _QX
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@QX
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Re: link with symbol that open the symbol on tws client ?
Lol, I didn't know there was a warranty!
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buddy
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Re: link with symbol that open the symbol on tws client ?
That will definitely void your warranty big time, buddy, will be a lot of work, easily breaks whenever TWS is updated, and inherits all kinds of other problems. I think @frodfrog's comment about
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J¨¹rgen Reinold
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Re: link with symbol that open the symbol on tws client ?
The IntelliJ Java de-compiler also seems to be pretty robust if you're that determined. I took a gander at the jar files and there isn't as much obfuscation going on as I expected. ``` find
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buddy
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Re: Pairs trading: Parent vs Child order placement
You might want to read-up on the subtle differences between Bracket orders, Hedge orders, and Once Cancels All orders (OCA). A good start is the Orders section (
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J¨¹rgen Reinold
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Re: Pairs trading: Parent vs Child order placement
Quick follow up, it is possible to have parent, child and grandchild (and so on) orders when submitted via the API.
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HenryE
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WAP value provided by 'realtimeBar' vs. that shown in the TWS quote panel
Hello, Does anyone know the difference of?WAP value provided by 'realtimeBar' vs. the VWAP value shown by the TWS quote panel? I saw some 10+ years old post here and seems folks thought the WAP
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amar
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Re: link with symbol that open the symbol on tws client ?
An alternative is to write a CSV file according to the format that IB support for export/Import a tab. Try save a tab (export Instrument) and analyze the aspect of it. This can be quit convenient if
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Gordon Eldest
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Re: Can not get more historical data.
I don't see a way to do it because if you call HeadTimeStamp for TLT you will get: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 11:00:00 AM https://interactivebrokers.github.io/tws-api/head_timestamp.html This say that
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Gordon Eldest
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Re: Pairs trading: Parent vs Child order placement
Came across this behaviour and find it equally perplexing. Essentially - Parent orders cannot have child orders on different contracts - Hedging orders do not allow you to specify quantity - It
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HenryE
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Can not get more historical data.
I found that I only can get the historical data from 2009/05/13 to now from 'ISLAND'. And there is more data from 'CBOE', around 2004. How to get more historical data? Here is my code: Stock_name =
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@QX
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Re: How can I get the SPX closing price?
I don't think this is correct if today's close price is required because tick #9 always reflects previous day's close price, even after current day's liquid trading close. This is true for stocks
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ds-avatar
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Re: What API does Sterling Trade Tech use?
Ah I thought it was the case, thanks for clarifying, then the best is to just stick to the IB Gateway indeed.
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John
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Re: What API does Sterling Trade Tech use?
But the Client Portal API still requires you to install and run an IBKR supplied small (most likely locally hosted) Java gateway. The OP wanted to avoid having to install some IBKR gateway. The REST
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J¨¹rgen Reinold
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Re: What API does Sterling Trade Tech use?
Just had another read at the web api, it's a lot more advanced and comprehensive that I thought at first glance. Is there an existing group where devs can ask questions about that one? or is there
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John
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Re: What API does Sterling Trade Tech use?
As far as I know, the FIX protocol still goes through he IB Gateway. As mentioned IB also provides hosted solutions for institutionals. Both require $. An option not mentioned thus far is the web API
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John
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Re: How can I get the SPX closing price?
Request a snapshot of the SPX after the close using?reqMktData with bool snapshot set to True. You are interested in tick number 9. Close Price 9 The last available closing price for the previous
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John
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