This course provides a detailed exploration of Alpaca's API, designed for those keen on algorithmic trading without incurring commissions. You'll learn to navigate the API's intricacies, from extracting historical data to backtesting trading strategies, all while utilizing Python. The course also emphasizes practical applications, like integrating the API with TradingView for enhanced charting and deploying your strategies on cloud platforms.
What you'll learn
Understanding the fundamentals of Alpaca's API
Extracting historical data
Harnessing streaming tick-level data
Incorporating technical indicators using Python
Backtesting strategies
Designing and deploying end-to-end trading strategies
Implementing multithreading for streaming data
Managing SQLite databases
Course objectives
To provide a comprehensive understanding of API trading concepts
To enable students to implement complex trading strategies on Alpaca's platform
To prepare learners for real-world trading scenarios