Common Algo Trading Mistakes
The common algo trading mistakes that cost Indian retail traders most - in testing, in risk, in code and in judgement - with the fix for each one.
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Zerodha Historical Data API in Python
Pull historical candles from the Zerodha historical data API in Python: interval limits, chunking long ranges, caching locally, and adjusting for splits.
Paper Trading Setup in India
How to set up paper trading in India - what it catches that a backtest cannot, the platforms available, building your own simulator, and when to go live.
Best Broker for Algo Trading in India
Choosing the best broker for algo trading in India: the criteria that actually matter, how the main API brokers compare, and an upfront note on our own bias.
Kite Connect WebSocket: Live Tick Data in Python
Stream live market data with the Kite Connect WebSocket in Python - tick modes, the queue pattern, reconnection, stale-data detection and building candles.
Risk Management in Trading
Risk management in trading, with the arithmetic: fixed fractional risk, position sizing as a formula, loss limits, correlation, and why drawdowns compound.
How Much Capital Do You Need for Algo Trading?
How much capital do you need for algo trading? The fixed monthly costs, what each strategy type actually requires, and why small accounts fail on arithmetic.
Do You Need Coding for Algo Trading?
Do you need coding for algo trading in India? What programming is actually required, where no-code platforms stop working, and how long it takes to learn.
How to Start Algo Trading in India: The Actual Sequence
A practical sequence for starting algo trading in India: market basics, broker API access, Python, strategy rules, backtesting, paper trading and deployment.
Backtesting a Trading Strategy in Python, Honestly
Backtest a trading strategy in Python with pandas: historical data from Kite Connect, realistic costs, the biases that inflate results, and walk-forward testing.
How to Run a Trading Bot 24x7 Without Babysitting It
How to run a trading bot 24x7 - why a laptop fails, choosing a VPS, static IP for broker registration, auto-start on reboot, and monitoring that actually works.
Angel One SmartAPI with Python: A Working Tutorial
Angel One SmartAPI Python tutorial - install, log in with TOTP, fetch market data, place orders and stream live ticks. Free API, with working code.