Did you know that C# has consistently been ranked one of the top programming languages? It is also a desired skill by Wall Street employers. Therefore, consider IBKR C# API educational resources for writing your algo trading strategies in this programming language.
GitHub Resources
First, let’s explore our GitHub Guide. For instance, review the Connectivity and contract detailed examples, and learn how to initially set up TWS. After that, dive into the syntax for streaming market data, setting up scanners and error handling. In addition, the historical market data portion of the guide will help you find the earliest date historical data is available for an instrument, which is important for backtesting your algo strategies. Finally, wrap up the review with a look at the Classes list, such as EClient and EWrapper.
https://interactivebrokers.github.io/tws-api/
Demonstration of C# API Architecture
In addition to our GitHub, watch this popular step-by-step demo to fully experience the API features built in C#. Our API team starts the presentation with an Overview of TWS API capabilities and requirements. Next, learn the Architecture of the C# API from a development perspective. The presenter also shows a Typical flow of API programs with ‘Testbed’ and ‘IBSampleApp‘ examples. Next, take a look at how the API expert uses Github API guide for reference. At the end of the demonstration, our API expert codes important functions to perform tasks such as placement of advanced order types.
View the recording here.
Practice in a Simulated Trading Environment
Finally, before you start implementing your algo trading strategies in real market conditions, be sure to practice them in a simulated environment. Each real trading account at IBKR comes with a “mirror” paper trader. The paper trading account provides access to the full range of order types and algos and simulates real market conditions.
If you are not an IBKR client yet, we invite you to check out our FREE Trial! Start your simulated account from here: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=1286
Happy coding in C# API for Algo Trading!
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Disclosure: Order Types / TWS
The order types available through Interactive Brokers LLC’s Trader Workstation are designed to help you limit your loss and/or lock in a profit. Market conditions and other factors may affect execution. In general, orders guarantee a fill or guarantee a price, but not both. In extreme market conditions, an order may either be executed at a different price than anticipated or may not be filled in the marketplace.
