Quant traders using IBKR API can request account updates and P&L Data via three different types of operations.
reqAccountUpdates function creates a subscription to the TWS. This method establishes which account and portfolio information is to be transmitted.
updateAccountValue and updatePortfolio functions serve to deliver account and portfolio information.
See coding example in C++ below:
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