Getting Started with Alpaca
Examples New to Alpaca? Get started here! Posts here will be geared to newbies and those who are just getting started on using the Alpaca API. All content posted in the How To category are moderated.
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Crypto Trading Q+A
How do I apply for cryptocurrency trading on Alpaca? If you already have an account with Alpaca, go to the Account Configurations and switch the toggle next to ‘Crypto trading’. What cryptocurrencies can I trade on Alp… |
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14 | 4758 | April 12, 2024 |
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Getting Started (Alpaca Securities LLC)
Q - What are the requirements to apply for an Alpaca brokerage account as a U.S. resident? For a U.S. resident to apply for an Alpaca account, you must meet the following requirements: Be at least 18 years old, Have a… |
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1 | 16632 | August 13, 2020 |
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Document & Taxes
Q - What is a wash sale? The IRS does not allow you to deduct losses from sales or trades of stock or securities in a wash sale unless the loss was incurred in the ordinary course of your business as a dealer in stock or… |
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1 | 9892 | August 10, 2020 |
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Bank Transfers Information
Q - Does Alpaca require a minimum deposit? No, there are no account minimums for individual live brokerage accounts (both US Tax Resident and Non-US Tax Resident) For business entities globally (invite-only beta for bu… |
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2 | 16722 | May 3, 2021 |
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Pricing and fees
Q - Does Alpaca charge fees to transfer money in or out of my account? No, Alpaca does not charge a fee to deposit or withdraw funds via Automated Clearing House (ACH), or to deposit funds via non-ACH and wire transfers… |
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9 | 48613 | May 31, 2023 |
| Contacting support |
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4 | 786 | November 13, 2024 |
| error: crypto orders not allowed |
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2 | 956 | November 13, 2024 |
| Finding out bought and sold price of a share |
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3 | 1173 | November 12, 2024 |
| Can't create individual account in Canada |
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17 | 2455 | November 11, 2024 |
| Not able to get the live account data by using the API |
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0 | 28 | November 10, 2024 |
| Day Trading Like Cash Account |
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13 | 715 | November 6, 2024 |
| I can´t verify my identity |
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3 | 779 | November 3, 2024 |
| Does historical options data starts from 2024 or my script is wrong? |
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1 | 248 | October 16, 2024 |
| Base currency EUR |
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0 | 19 | October 12, 2024 |
| Withdrawal shows $0.00 |
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2 | 582 | October 8, 2024 |
| After login get blank screen? |
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0 | 11 | October 8, 2024 |
| Trade not fulfilling |
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1 | 21 | September 20, 2024 |
| How to Portfolio History in Alpaca-py |
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2 | 48 | September 17, 2024 |
| Account opening for Canadians |
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2 | 475 | August 17, 2024 |
| Just today I found out the hard way that my account is margin, so when is Alpaca going to offer cash accounts? |
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1 | 129 | August 8, 2024 |
| Take Profit on Alpaca Website UI |
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0 | 27 | August 6, 2024 |
| How to find and hire python developer in india |
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1 | 66 | August 6, 2024 |
| PDT with Limited Margin Account |
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2 | 60 | August 4, 2024 |
| Seeking Advice on Avoiding Fractional Holdings |
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4 | 21 | August 1, 2024 |
| Update Position and Orders |
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1 | 42 | August 1, 2024 |
| Getting Market Open Price |
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8 | 162 | July 31, 2024 |
| Cannot get daily bars before 2016 |
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1 | 47 | June 29, 2024 |
| What is the API for buying and sell stocks in Alpaca? |
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1 | 90 | June 26, 2024 |
| 1x Margin and PDT |
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4 | 187 | June 20, 2024 |
| How to transfer Wells Fargo IRA to Alpaca |
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1 | 88 | June 20, 2024 |