Options trading bot
Alpaca & Python to price OOM market options, lose a little money every day make a bunch when high volatility
Project Details
This automated trading bot focuses on out-of-the-money (OOM) options using the Alpaca API. It's designed to make small losses during low volatility periods but capitalize on significant gains during high volatility events.
Technologies Used
- Python
- Alpaca API
- Pandas
- NumPy
Challenges
Accurately predicting market volatility and managing risk were the primary challenges. We implemented sophisticated statistical models and risk management strategies to address these issues.
Future Plans
We're exploring machine learning techniques to improve our volatility predictions and optimize trading strategies.