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algorithmic trading in linux using python
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you can have a look at betabrokers. it's an simulated stock trading platform which is entirely email-based. you start with 10 000$ and you make transactions with commands in the subject line of the email (e.g. "buy 250$ aapl" or "cover 20 shares of aapl"). it should be straightforward to add an email interface to your python script.
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