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How to Code a Forex Order in Python

How to Code a Forex Order in Python

Posted May 26, 2020 at 12:50 pm
IBKR Quant
Interactive Brokers
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Today we explore the Python syntax for Forex Cash Quantity Orders. If you trade from our award-winning Trader Workstation, you will be prompted to use the “Cash Quantity” feature and select the quantity in the alternate currency. In Python, you can code this using the field cashQty:

order = Order()
order.action = action
order.orderType = “LMT”
order.totalQuantity = quantity
order.lmtPrice = limitPrice
order.cashQty = cashQty

Be sure to test your custom algo script in a simulated environment.

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Disclosure: Order Types / TWS

The order types available through Interactive Brokers LLC's Trader Workstation are designed to help you limit your loss and/or lock in a profit. Market conditions and other factors may affect execution. In general, orders guarantee a fill or guarantee a price, but not both. In extreme market conditions, an order may either be executed at a different price than anticipated or may not be filled in the marketplace.

Disclosure: Forex

There is a substantial risk of loss in foreign exchange trading. The settlement date of foreign exchange trades can vary due to time zone differences and bank holidays. When trading across foreign exchange markets, this may necessitate borrowing funds to settle foreign exchange trades. The interest rate on borrowed funds must be considered when computing the cost of trades across multiple markets.

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