QuantConnect
Open-source algorithmic trading engine with cloud IDE
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OVERVIEW
QuantConnect provides a cloud-based algorithmic trading platform with support for equities, forex, futures, options, and crypto. Write strategies in Python or C#, backtest against decades of data, and deploy live.
ADVANTAGES
- + Open-source LEAN engine
- + Multi-asset support
- + Decades of historical data
- + Active research community
LIMITATIONS
- - Steep learning curve
- - Cloud compute costs add up
- - Limited no-code options