QuantConnect / QuantConnect/Lean

IG API Brokerage Integration

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Description

IG offers an api for automated trading, However I cant find any engines which support IG.

Api docs: https://labs.ig.com/

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Research direction

Begin with the IG API documentation linked in the issue and determine the required brokerage integration scope. No source files or tests are identified, so locate the existing brokerage integration entry points before planning the work. Done means Lean supports automated trading through IG's API with appropriate integration coverage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
backend-api-design, fintech-quant
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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