I want to forward-test some algos with a test Interactive Brokers account using the IQ Feed.
I won't have any real-time data subscriptions for this testing.
Will this work ?
Anyone ever try it before ?
Algo testing with Test IB Account with IQ Feed-delayed
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Re: Algo testing with Test IB Account with IQ Feed-delayed
Hello syswizard,
When you have a delayed account - your charts should start updating after the delay time is exceeded.
For example if it is 15 minutes then the chart will start updating in 15 minutes after you plot it.
Changing any of the instrument parameters on the chart will reset the counter.
You should be able to use it for for the forward testing but that is impractical to use a delayed realtime account for the real trading.
When you have a delayed account - your charts should start updating after the delay time is exceeded.
For example if it is 15 minutes then the chart will start updating in 15 minutes after you plot it.
Changing any of the instrument parameters on the chart will reset the counter.
You should be able to use it for for the forward testing but that is impractical to use a delayed realtime account for the real trading.
Re: Algo testing with Test IB Account with IQ Feed-delayed
I understand that Henry.
I will go with a live data feed from DTN's IQFeed.
There is a configuration option at Interactive Broker's account management where I can set the paper trading account to send orders using a live data feed. The default is a delayed feed and therefore delayed trades.
I will go with a live data feed from DTN's IQFeed.
There is a configuration option at Interactive Broker's account management where I can set the paper trading account to send orders using a live data feed. The default is a delayed feed and therefore delayed trades.