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Correct Exchange Mapping in VeighNa to Resolve IB Security Definition Errors

· 14 min read
Vadim Nicolai
Vadim Nicolai
Senior Software Engineer at Vitrifi

Introduction​

In the intricate world of algorithmic trading, seamless integration between trading platforms and broker APIs is paramount.

One common issue when interfacing with Interactive Brokers (IB) API is encountering the error:

ERROR:root:Error - ReqId: 1, Code: 200, Message: No security definition has been found for the request

This error typically arises due to incorrect exchange mapping, preventing Interactive Brokers (IB) from recognizing the requested security. This article delves into the importance of accurate exchange mapping within the VeighNa trading platform, provides a detailed overview of IB's symbol rules, explains the updatePortfolio method, and offers guidance on implementing correct mappings to avoid such errors.

Algorithmic Trading with VeighNa and Interactive Brokers - Installation Guide and Troubleshooting

· 5 min read
Vadim Nicolai
Vadim Nicolai
Senior Software Engineer at Vitrifi

Introduction​

Algorithmic trading is transforming the financial landscape, and frameworks like VeighNa combined with Interactive Brokers (IB) offer traders the tools they need to optimize their trading strategies and automate execution across global markets. However, setting up these tools on macOS, particularly on Apple Silicon (M1/M2), can be tricky due to package compatibility issues. This guide will walk you through the installation process of VeighNa with IB on macOS, highlighting all the potential gotchas we encountered, along with their solutions.