Can RequestSymbol be used for an Option Symbol?

[jasonR]

Hi, I wonder whether I can use RequestSymbol to get BasicQuote of an Option Symbol, such as "IBMEQ", "INQEY"?

The result I got so far shows that RequestSymbol only works for a stock symbol? If I request quote of an option, my program got nothing during a waiting time of 10 minutes.

P.S. The development account I am using was entitled for OptionChain. The data of options could be shown in the OptionChain Window without any problem.

Jason Ruan

[Guest]

Space after root symbol

The proper way to call an Stock and Index Option is described here.

You must put a space between the root symbol and month code.

Generally, all symbols that can be received via the eSignal application can be received via the Desktop API (and in the same format).

[jasonR]

It works.

Thanks, Robi


Jason Ruan