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How does Quantconnect make money?

Make Money with Keras & Quantconnect

1. Gather data, create and scale features.
2. Design the ml model architecture.
3. Feed the ml model.
4. Let the ml model predict the next hour.
5. Trade: make new buy decision or liquidate existing.
6. Save and Load the ml model.

Is QuantConnect good for backtesting?

Backtesting and Live trading Most platforms and APIs allow you to easily execute a live trading strategy through them, however a unique aspect of QuantConnect is just how easy it is to give your strategies a thorough back-test using the platform.

What programming language does QuantConnect use?

Technology. QuantConnect supports coding in Python and C#, but also supports other languages through its open-source project, the Lean Algorithmic Trading Engine (LEAN).

What is QuantConnect and how does it work?

QuantConnect is a platform that allows anyone to create live trading algorithms. This means you can connect your Interactive Brokers/E-Trade/Gdax/whatever account to QuantConnect and build a simple program to trade on your behalf.

What is quantquantconnect Alpha stream?

QuantConnect’s Alpha Stream is a really neat feature where quants can lease out any Alpha’s they’ve developed in an open marketplace. An Alpha is an algorithm that generates Insights- predictions detailing whether an asset is expected to go up or down in price, and sometimes also the magnitude and duration to occur of the expected change.

How do I create an SDF algorithm on QuantConnect?

There used to be a distinct divide between “classic” (only your own code- no SDF modules) and “framework”/SDF algorithms on QuantConnect, however nowadays the separation is more fluid. Click on “Create new Algorithm” on the left hand panel to get started. As you can see in the right hand side of the image below, main.py is where all your code goes.

What programming languages does QuantConnect support?

Yes, QuantConnect supports both Python and C# within its IDE, but note that the two languages have slightly different sets of available modules in the strategy development framework. How do I get started with QuantConnect?