QuantConnect / QuantConnect/Lean

Support Futures Weeklies

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Description

Expected Behavior

Support Futures' weeklies. See Weekly Equity Index Options on Futures

Actual Behavior

Not supported.

Potential Solution

New asset (sub-)type.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by tracing how Lean represents futures and asset sub-types, then review the CME weekly futures options reference linked in the issue. Done means futures weeklies are recognized and supported consistently, with coverage for the new sub-type.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
fintech-quant
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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