Ready-made stock algos for IB API?

Discussion in 'Automated Trading' started by evo34, Sep 25, 2011.

  1. evo34

    evo34

    Does anyone offer off-the-shelf stock trading algos that can be used with IB API? E.g., TWAP, VWAP, and other more creative algos with customizable parameters. I already use IB's own algos, but there are only 5 of them, and they are not very customizable.
     
  2. schemer

    schemer

    There are many software programs that are designed to work with the IB API. See their marketplace: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/e...ultants.php?accept_disclaimer=T&ib_entity=llc
     
  3. evo34

    evo34

    Not looking to build my own systems, but rather get a pre-built suite of execution algorithms. Nothing listed there looks promising.
     
  4. schemer

    schemer

    What kind of algorithms are you thinking of? How much are you willing to pay?
     
  5. O'Leary

    O'Leary

    Likely, you may already know this, but there are some excellent firms who provide diy type"templates" that help you build/customize your own algo's. I suppose it depends upon the individual proficiency levels of prospective users and how committed they might be in doing the ongoing maintenance to ensure they stay optimized.