Algorithmic Trading Basics

Integrating an Online Portfolio Selection Model into a Trading Algorithm

In this article, we show how one could integrate an online portfolio selection model into a trading algorithm through AlphaHub Trader and Alpaca

Code Examples

Advanced Websocket Data Streams in Python

This guide reviews best practices for WebSockets and python asyncio along with common pitfalls users can experience.

Code Examples

A Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance Style Trading Strategy

A Pythonic Implementation of Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance into a Trading Strategy using the Alpaca API

Algorithmic Trading Basics

Statistically Significant Mean Reversion Strategies - Part Two

In this two-part series, I will show you how to create a statistically significant mean reversion strategy.

AI/Machine Learning in Trading

Linear Regression For a Momentum Based Trading Strategy Using Zipline Trader

This Article Provides a Guide on How to use Linear Regression for a Momentum Based Trading Strategy Using Zipline Trader

Algorithmic Trading Basics

Top 5 Books for Algorithmic Traders

Top 5 Informative Books for Algorithmic Traders in 2020.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

Statistically Significant Mean Reversion Strategies - Part One

In this two-part series, I will show you how to create a statistically significant mean reversion strategy.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

Top 5 Podcasts for Algorithmic Traders in 2020

Top 5 Informative podcasts for Algorithmic Traders in 2020.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

Pairs Trading - Strategy Deployment Guide

In this article, we will go through an example of a pairs trade and show how we can use the Alpaca API to execute our strategy.

Use Cases

Blueshift By QuantInsti and the Alpaca API: Tools for Algorithmic Trading

How to backtest, optimize, and automate your trading strategy using Blueshift integrated with Alpaca’s API.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

For Quantopian Community to Migrate: OSS On-Premise Platform Built on Quantopian's Zipline

Quantopian is closing, and Alpaca launches Zipline-Trader to support the community to make smooth transition.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

How to Use Unemployment Figures to Build a Trading Algorithm - Part 1

This article shows you how to get to the economic data to build a trading algorithm. Here we use monthly unemployment figures.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

Alternative Bars in Alpaca: Part II- (Analysis & Trading Strategy)

We will analyze various event-driven bars and will develop a simple trading strategy using the same bars.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

How to Run Multiple Algorithms on Alpaca - Alpaca Proxy Agent (Part I)

Showing you how to run multiple algorithms on Alpaca using the Alpaca Proxy Agent and one websocket.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

API Algo Trading Landscape

An ultimate list of algorithmic trading tools from idea generation to the live trading on API brokers.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

Alpaca & Backtrader: Tools of the Trade - Part Two

Creating an RSI stack strategy by using Backtrader and Alpaca Trading API with Leo of Analyzing Alpha.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

Alpaca & Backtrader: Tools of the Trade (Part 1)

RSI stack strategy w/ Alpaca and Backtrader. In #1, we'll cover connecting the Backtrader backtesting to Alpaca to load in data for multiple time frames.

Algorithmic Trading Basics

Concurrent Scalping Algo Using Async Python

Automating My Manual Scalping Trading Strategy - One of the advantages of running algorithmic trading strategies is that you can quickly and consistently act on price action.

Code Examples

Martingale Day-Trading with the Alpaca Trading API

Testing out an old betting system Martingale with algorithmic trading in Python. This article talks about applying a theoretical betting strategy to a day-trading algorithm’s position sizing.