IBKR API Market Data – reqMktDepth Function

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Depth of Market Quotes

IBKR API Market Data - reqMktDepth Function

The functions isSmartDepth via reqMktDepth help quant traders retrieve depth of market (DOM) quotes via the IBKR API:

  • Set it to True to get DOM quotes from the Level 1 and Level 2 Market data feeds.
  • While coding your algo, keep in mind that the amount of active depth requests is a minimum of three and maximum of 60.

Visit our GitHub Guide for coding examples and more info: https://interactivebrokers.github.io/tws-api/market_depth.html

Notes:

  • TWS version needed: 974 or higher
  • Sample code from IBKR API GitHub Guide

Visit the IBKR API Development section for more API updates and coding samples.

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