# Alpaca Products Discussion **URL:** https://forum.alpaca.markets/c/alpaca/12.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.alpaca.markets/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.alpaca.markets/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Add the ability to short htb stocks plz](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/add-the-ability-to-short-htb-stocks-plz/18583)
**Author:** [@Bruh](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Bruh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/add-the-ability-to-short-htb-stocks-plz/18583 "2026-05-30T19:30:30Z")
This would be a game changer if available. Been waiting months for this. --- ## [Why can't we use cash accounts for paper trading?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/why-cant-we-use-cash-accounts-for-paper-trading/18805)
**Author:** [@FoxchaseTrading](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/FoxchaseTrading)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/why-cant-we-use-cash-accounts-for-paper-trading/18805 "2026-05-11T15:17:54Z")
I understand there may be a specific, valid reason why Alpaca doesn’t offer cash accounts for live trading, but I see no reason why they can’t allow cash accounts for the paper accounts. Currently if I want to trade a sm… --- ## [Paper account vanished](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/paper-account-vanished/18632)
**Author:** [@Florin\_Andrei](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Florin_Andrei)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/paper-account-vanished/18632 "2026-04-14T15:36:32Z")
I have 3 paper accounts under my user account. I’m testing automation with those accounts, very low frequency (a few API requests every day). Yesterday, one task failed, and kept failing. I logged into my user account, … --- ## [Limit Orders via TradingView - Tickerly - Alpaca rejected with error](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/limit-orders-via-tradingview-tickerly-alpaca-rejected-with-error/18535)
**Author:** [@ImmortalOrigin](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/ImmortalOrigin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/limit-orders-via-tradingview-tickerly-alpaca-rejected-with-error/18535 "2026-03-26T00:58:22Z")
I am running an automated trading strategy on TradingView that sends alerts to Tickerly, which then executes orders through the Alpaca API. Market orders execute successfully through the same pipeline: TradingViewStrate… --- ## [When will 2025 Tax documents be published](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/when-will-2025-tax-documents-be-published/18566)
**Author:** [@torobot](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/torobot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/when-will-2025-tax-documents-be-published/18566 "2026-03-20T16:22:42Z")
Do we have a hard date yet when 2025 tax documents will be published. This is now getting very late and last updates was that they will be available by early March. This is not an indication of a first class organizati… --- ## [TurboTax Import not working](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/turbotax-import-not-working/18584)
**Author:** [@ckcruise](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/ckcruise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/turbotax-import-not-working/18584 "2026-03-17T04:06:16Z")
I finally received my 1099, but now the import from Alpaca to TurboTax is showing the following error message after entering my account number and document ID. When will this be working? --- ## [Why are my crypto orders getting cancelled?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/why-are-my-crypto-orders-getting-cancelled/18555)
**Author:** [@ridopark](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/ridopark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/why-are-my-crypto-orders-getting-cancelled/18555 "2026-03-12T01:27:51Z")
All crypto orders on paper account are instantly canceled (2-3ms). Market and limit, BTC/USD and ETH/USD, any quantity. Both API and dashboard. Equity orders work fine. Account shows crypto\_tier: 0. Can someone help me … --- ## [How can I find why an order was rejected?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/how-can-i-find-why-an-order-was-rejected/18537)
**Author:** [@kcducttaper](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/kcducttaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/how-can-i-find-why-an-order-was-rejected/18537 "2026-03-06T22:34:22Z")
My algo checks Alpaca once a second to see if the currently active stop limit in Alpaca matches what it should be as defined in the algorithm and, if not, updates the order. Sometimes I get small runs of ‘rejected’ and I… --- ## [U.S. corporate bonds and Treasury bills (T-bills)](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/u-s-corporate-bonds-and-treasury-bills-t-bills/18500)
**Author:** [@roman78](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/roman78)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/u-s-corporate-bonds-and-treasury-bills-t-bills/18500 "2026-02-25T18:09:18Z")
I wonder why Alpaca started offering bond investing only for now through Broker API instead of Trading API? --- ## [VWAP Order Questions](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/vwap-order-questions/18499)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Seeker](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Michael_Seeker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/vwap-order-questions/18499 "2026-02-25T16:51:11Z")
I’m looking at implementing VWAP orders and couldn’t find answers to these questions: What is the minimum window for a VWAP order? For example, can the order be spread out over ~1 minute instead of the provided exampl… --- ## [Alpaca Pro limit orders rejected - can't figure out why](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-pro-limit-orders-rejected-cant-figure-out-why/18469)
**Author:** [@kcducttaper](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/kcducttaper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-pro-limit-orders-rejected-cant-figure-out-why/18469 "2026-02-24T20:19:02Z")
I run some scripts at market open for my Alpaca Pro account that basically picks UP TO 4 stocks, buys them individually via a separate algorithm, then I have another algorithm that scans my current Alpaca positions curre… --- ## [Support for index options - timeline?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/support-for-index-options-timeline/15792)
**Author:** [@maezoroth](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/maezoroth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/support-for-index-options-timeline/15792 "2026-02-23T19:04:09Z")
I would love for Alpaca to support index options - cash-settlement and preferential tax treatment make them great trading instruments. I saw this: Alpaca Support and wanted to check in on where Alpaca stands. Is this so… --- ## [Enable Stock Lending For EU Users](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/enable-stock-lending-for-eu-users/18403)
**Author:** [@KubaBuba](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/KubaBuba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/enable-stock-lending-for-eu-users/18403 "2026-02-09T14:43:58Z")
Hello! I’ve grown to really like the platform, it’s clean and has all the features I want, except for stock lending. I know it’s been available for US users for a while now and I’d love for it to be available here in th… --- ## [Allowing Trading in Non-US Markets](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/allowing-trading-in-non-us-markets/18279)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Coffi](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Justin_Coffi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/allowing-trading-in-non-us-markets/18279 "2026-01-27T18:56:55Z")
I read something published in April ‘25 that Alpaca was working on allowing trading in non-US markets. How is that coming along? Is that still in the cards? Is sometime in 2026 likely? --- ## [Instant Settled Cash for Options - No more T+1](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/instant-settled-cash-for-options-no-more-t-1/18305)
**Author:** [@John\_O\_Dwyer](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/John_O_Dwyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/instant-settled-cash-for-options-no-more-t-1/18305 "2026-01-21T19:30:30Z")
I would like to propose a feature request that gives instant settled cash for options trading. Instead of waiting T+1 after a trade so that a cash-covered put can be sold right after a trade is made. Reasoning, when sel… --- ## [Automated Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP)](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/automated-dividend-reinvestment-program-drip/5880)
**Author:** [@Robert1](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Robert1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/automated-dividend-reinvestment-program-drip/5880 "2026-01-14T17:53:43Z")
Some brokerages support automated dividend reinvestments as fractional shares (DRIP). It would be very helpful for Alpaca to support this, because it would reduce the gap in performance between reality and backtesting f… --- ## [TradingView Still Supported?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/tradingview-still-supported/18262)
**Author:** [@TraderJess](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/TraderJess)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/tradingview-still-supported/18262 "2026-01-08T18:30:25Z")
Is the TradingView integration actually being actively supported? I feel like I must be the only one attempting to use it, because it is missing some critical pieces of TradingView support, and has some bizarre (and madd… --- ## [Shorting Fractional Shares](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/shorting-fractional-shares/18291)
**Author:** [@William\_Kettle](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/William_Kettle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/shorting-fractional-shares/18291 "2026-01-02T20:07:30Z")
Would it be possible to request Shorting Fractional Shares please? Thank you. --- ## [Future improvements](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/future-improvements/18289)
**Author:** [@roman1978](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/roman1978)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/future-improvements/18289 "2026-01-02T15:07:00Z")
Hi, 1.ACATS transfer via Plaid. Offer to buy Treasury Bills and T-Notes or Money market fund VUSXX with fixed NAV Offer Debid card linked to brokerage account (also for no-US investor) Interest accruals also for cash … --- ## [Sector and Industry for each Asset](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/sector-and-industry-for-each-asset/18257)
**Author:** [@Homer](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Homer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/sector-and-industry-for-each-asset/18257 "2025-12-16T04:47:01Z")
Consider adding Sector and Industry as part of each Asset. --- ## [New Feature: Partial Option Exercise](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/new-feature-partial-option-exercise/18229)
**Author:** [@Fuller](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Fuller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/new-feature-partial-option-exercise/18229 "2025-12-09T22:25:42Z")
Need to be able to exercise some (not all) option positions in API. Right now one can only exercise all option positions, which may leave short options uncovered when all long positions are exercised. --- ## [Does the Elite Smart Router provide a better fill?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/does-the-elite-smart-router-provide-a-better-fill/18204)
**Author:** [@luke\_trade](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/luke_trade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/does-the-elite-smart-router-provide-a-better-fill/18204 "2025-12-02T00:26:43Z")
retail trades seem to have negative slippage. which is great. Is there any reason anyone would prefer the Elite Smart Router and cough up commissions for the privilege? Or is Elite Smart Router more like a fallback neces… --- ## [Wash trade rules](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/wash-trade-rules/18200)
**Author:** [@grathan](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/grathan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/wash-trade-rules/18200 "2025-11-30T16:24:04Z")
I read the answer here: APIError: Potential wash trade detected. use complex orders - #5 by Roi\_Bel “The order is being rejected because it could result in a a ‘wash trade’. A wash trade (not to be confused with a wash … --- ## [Alpaca MCP server](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-mcp-server/17077)
**Author:** [@Joe\_O1](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Joe_O1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-mcp-server/17077 "2025-11-20T23:33:00Z")
alpaca:get\_stock\_bars (MCP)(symbol: “ZENA”, days: 1) ⎿ Historical Data for ZENA (Last 1 trading days): --------------------------------------------------- Date: 2025-06-04, Open: $3.09, High: $3.19, Low: $3.00, Close… --- ## [Are fees charged on non-leveraged intraday margin trades?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/are-fees-charged-on-non-leveraged-intraday-margin-trades/18167)
**Author:** [@trusktr](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/trusktr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/are-fees-charged-on-non-leveraged-intraday-margin-trades/18167 "2025-11-18T21:35:44Z")
For example, if I open a margin account, but I do not want to use leverage (I want to trade freely without waiting for cash transactions to settle the next day), are there fees charged? How does that work. Example scena… --- ## [Please support ALL market hours for after hours trading](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/please-support-all-market-hours-for-after-hours-trading/1981)
**Author:** [@Martin\_Gluckman](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Martin_Gluckman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/please-support-all-market-hours-for-after-hours-trading/1981 "2025-11-14T15:08:16Z")
Currently: ALPACA TRADING HOURS: Regular hours = 0930 - 1600 EST Extended hours = 0900 - 0930 and 1600 - 1800 EST NASDAQ TRADING HOURS: Regular hours = 0930 - 1600 EST Extended hours = 0400 - 0930 and 1600 - 1830 E… --- ## [Alpaca Elite benefits and onboarding](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-elite-benefits-and-onboarding/17931)
**Author:** [@arifkh](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/arifkh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-elite-benefits-and-onboarding/17931 "2025-11-14T15:05:15Z")
Is Alpaca Elite available to individuals or only businesses With the $30K balance requirement, will that also satisfy the PDT requirements for day traders If the market data subscription is included for Elite customers,… --- ## [Trading on TXSE](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/trading-on-txse/18095)
**Author:** [@alpalpalpa](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/alpalpalpa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/trading-on-txse/18095 "2025-11-03T19:17:32Z")
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) begins trading in Q1 2026. Will Alpaca users be able to trade on TXSE when it launches? Details about TXSE are here: https://www.txse.com/ --- ## [Which crypto exchanges does Alpaca trading API uses?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/which-crypto-exchanges-does-alpaca-trading-api-uses/13960)
**Author:** [@arekanderu](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/arekanderu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/which-crypto-exchanges-does-alpaca-trading-api-uses/13960 "2025-10-25T10:08:40Z")
Hello, I am going through the docs and trying to figure out which crypto exchanges does Alpaca trading API uses to route the orders but I can not seem to be able to. Can you please provide me that info? --- ## [Stock lending for EU](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/stock-lending-for-eu/17991)
**Author:** [@KubaBuba](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/KubaBuba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/stock-lending-for-eu/17991 "2025-10-17T16:36:52Z")
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