Interactive Brokers API Tutorial (Beginners)

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Like the video? Support my content by signing up for Interactive Brokers using the link below: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/mkt/?src=ptlPY1&url=%2Fen%2Findex.php%3Ff%3D1338 In this video, I try out the Interactive Brokers API using Python and ib_sync. Source Code: https://github.com/hackingthemarkets/interactive-brokers-demo 0:00 Interactive Brokers - Pros and Cons 15:45 ib_insync, connecting 18:35 TWS vs IB Gateway 23:00 Historical Data, Contracts 27:45 Real-Time Tick Data 30:50 Asynchronous Programming 32:00 Chess Example 38:24 Limit and Market Orders, Trade History 47:37 Option Chains 52:45 Fundamental Data, Ratios, XML Parsing 59:00 Scanners 1:03:41 Happy New Year - Market Closed! This content is provided by a paid Influencer of Interactive Brokers. Influencer is not employed by, partnered with, or otherwise affiliated with Interactive Brokers in any additional fashion. This content represents the opinions of Influencer, which are not necessarily shared by Interactive Brokers. The experiences of the Influencer may not be representative of other customers, and nothing within this content is a guarantee of future performance or success. None of the information contained herein constitutes a recommendation, promotion, offer, or solicitation of an offer by Interactive Brokers to buy, sell or hold any security, financial product or instrument or to engage in any specific investment strategy. Investment involves risks. Investors should obtain their own independent financial advice and understand the risks associated with investment products and services before making investment decisions. Risk disclosure statements can be found on the Interactive Brokers website. Interactive Brokers is a FINRA registered broker and SIPC member, as well as a National Futures Association registered Futures Commission Merchant. Interactive Brokers provides execution and clearing services to its customers. For more information regarding Interactive Brokers or any Interactive Brokers products or services referred to in this video, please visit www.interactivebrokers.com.