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Algorithms, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, and Machine Learning Sample Assignments and Resources
TWS API
Students can use our proprietary Application Program Interface (API) to build their own automated rules-based trading application in their favorite programming language or protocol.
Assignment
Select a programming language supported by our API:
- Java – Our most popular API technology;
- Python;
- .NET (C#) - You can use the C# library with any .NET supported language;
- C++ (POSIX-compliant);
- ActiveX – Integrate our ActiveX control into other programs such as Excel and Matlab;
- DDE – Use our Excel sample application to get you started, or any DDE-aware program.
Students should also outline how their system will work, enter and exit markets, etc
Resources
Overview and Software
Reference
Traders' Academy Courses
Short Videos
API Guides
Use our API guides to help you learn the details of our Application Program Interface.
Assignment
In addition to our API Reference Guide, we also feature API tutorials on the IBKR Quant Blog.
Margin
Instruct your students to familiarize themselves with our margin requirements and how to monitor the margin requirements for their own accounts.
Assignment
Learning About Margin
Learn the basic principles of trading on margin.
Monitor Margin Requirements
Learn how to monitor margin requirements.
TWS Users' Guide
Additional Reference Material
Assignment
Product and Exchange Listings
Review our Product and Exchange Listing pages.
Resources
Disclosure: Margin Trading
Trading on margin is only for sophisticated investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.
For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.com/interest
