Getting Started
CQG Client APIs are geared toward customers interested in enhancing their own trusted set of trading tools with CQG's data feed and order routing services. CQG offers two client APIs: CQG Data API and CQG Trading API. The CQG Client APIs help traders' powerful tools become even more effective. These products can be used for:
- Microsoft Excel® models
- External analytics
- Automated trading
- Third-party applications
- Websites
Answers to many questions about the CQG Client APIs can be found on the CQG API Frequently Asked Questions page. For additional assistance, e-mail apisupt@cqg.com.
For details on the objects, interfaces, or symbology regarding the CQG Client APIs, review the CQG API Technical Documentation or view the Symbology for CQG Messaging Protocols flyer.
CQG Data API Samples
The CQG Data API is based on Microsoft COM server technology. Any programming language that supports COM automation technology may be used for development. Microsoft XP®, Windows Vista®, and Windows 7 are supported. When using a 64-bit OS, the application using the CQG Data API must be compiled as a 32-bit application.
Samples of how to use the CQG Data API are provided for C#, C++, MATLAB®, Microsoft Excel VBA, and Visual Basic 6.0.
CQG API Templates
CQG has crafted a series of templates that provide a framework to help accelerate customers’ application development.
CQG API Partners
Our third-party API partners use the CQG Client APIs in support of their applications. CQG development partners are available to assist customers who would like development assistance.
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