Build a LIVE Algorithmic Trading Bot with Python, Lumibot and Alpaca: A Step-by-Step Guide

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​ @MattMacarty #algotrading #python #tradingbots #algorithmictrading #lumibot #alpaca #alpacamarkets #livetrading #quantfinance *** Note you also need to set broker = "Alpaca" in the .env file *** How to Code a Trading Bot in Python Building a LIVE Stock Trading Bot with Python, Lumibot and Alpaca: A Step by Step Guide ✅ Get 20% off at Lumiwealth with coupon code MACARTY20! https://lumiwealth.com/#Plans (I do not get a commission) ✅ Please SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=mjmacarty ✅ Get the code: https://github.com/mjmacarty/algorithmic-trading ✅ Lumibot Documentation: https://lumibot.lumiwealth.com ✅ Alpaca Markets: https://alpaca.markets ✅ Working with polygon data: https://youtu.be/mhUKp-VMJXk ✅ Working with options data from polygon: https://youtu.be/0xOHf3UfZdY ✅ Visit https://alphabench.com for more Excel, Python and MySQL tutorials ✅ Interested in backtesting in general? https://youtu.be/VzE2nV39cQg ✅ Want to see a trading algorithm in action: https://youtu.be/YjONqP78HHw ***This video is for educational purposes only. It should not be construed as investment advice.*** In this video, you'll learn how to build a simple algorithmic trading bot using Python, Lumibot, and Alpaca. We'll start by setting up a paper trading account on Alpaca and then configure Lumibot to interact with it. Key topics covered: * Setting up a Paper Trading Account: Learn how to create a free paper trading account on Alpaca to test your strategies without risking real money. * Configuring Lumibot: Understand the basics of Lumibot and how to set up your environment variables to connect to your Alpaca account. * Implementing a Simple Buy-and-Hold Strategy: We'll build a straightforward strategy that buys a specific asset and holds it for a certain period. * Backtesting Your Strategy: Evaluate your strategy's historical performance using Lumibot's backtesting capabilities. * Deploying Your Bot: Learn how to deploy your bot to a live trading environment and execute trades automatically. * Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this video will provide you with a solid foundation for building your own algorithmic trading bots.