algo trading python code example

Example 1: python algorithm trading

import pandas_datareader as pdr
import datetime 
aapl = pdr.get_data_yahoo('AAPL', 
                          start=datetime.datetime(2006, 10, 1), 
                          end=datetime.datetime(2012, 1, 1))

Example 2: strategy forex with python

# Put any initialization logic here.  The context object will be passed to
# the other methods in your algorithm.
def initialize(context):
    pass

# Will be called on every trade event for the securities you specify. 
def handle_data(context, data):
    # Implement your algorithm logic here.

    # data[sid(X)] holds the trade event data for that security.
    # context.portfolio holds the current portfolio state.

    # Place orders with the order(SID, amount) method.

    # TODO: implement your own logic here.
    order(sid(24), 50)

Example 3: strategy forex with python

def initialize(context):
    context.security = symbol('SPY')