FiSDK is a development tool kits for AI trading.

FiSDK for Quantitative Traders Without Technical Backgrounds

FiSDK for Quantitative Traders Without Technical Backgrounds

The trading industry is increasingly populated by quantitative traders who rely on data-driven strategies rather than intuition. However, not all quants have a strong programming background, and interacting with traditional trading APIs can present significant challenges. FiSDK was designed to bridge this gap, enabling non-technical traders to access powerful trading tools without needing advanced software skills.

Profile of Non-Technical Quantitative Traders

Many quantitative traders excel in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and algorithmic strategy development, but they may not be proficient in web development, backend systems, or complex API integrations. These traders often struggle with:

  • Accessing real-time market data efficiently

  • Interfacing with multiple REST endpoints

  • Handling asynchronous events from trading systems

Their expertise lies in trading logic, not software engineering, which creates a barrier when using traditional API-heavy platforms.

Common Barriers in Traditional Trading APIs

Traditional trading APIs often require:

  • Detailed knowledge of REST endpoints and HTTP protocols

  • Manual handling of asynchronous events, errors, and state

  • Integration with complex frontend frameworks or scripting languages

For non-technical traders, these requirements slow down experimentation, increase the risk of errors, and make strategy prototyping cumbersome.

How FiSDK Lowers Entry Barriers

FiSDK simplifies trading backend interaction by abstracting complexity into a simple JavaScript interface. Key features include:

  • Unified functions for common trading operations

  • Event-driven notifications for real-time updates

  • Minimal setup with just an HTML and JS file

  • No need for complex JavaScript frameworks or backend knowledge

By removing the need to understand low-level APIs or frameworks, FiSDK allows traders to focus on strategy execution rather than system integration.

Rapid Prototyping with Simple JS

FiSDK’s lightweight design enables traders to prototype and test strategies quickly. For example, users can:

  • Subscribe to order or position events

  • Automate trading alerts

  • Update dashboards dynamically

All of this can be done with a few lines of JavaScript, making it ideal for experimentation and iteration without heavy development overhead.

fisdk.subscribeToNotification("orderExecuted", function(data) {
console.log("Order executed:", data);
analyzeStrategyPerformance(data);
});

Empowering Traders to Manage Strategies Independently

With FiSDK, non-technical quantitative traders gain independence and control. They can:

  • Monitor risk and performance in real time

  • Execute custom trading strategies without relying on IT support

  • Build simple dashboards tailored to their workflow

  • Focus on optimizing algorithms instead of dealing with API intricacies

FiSDK turns complex backend operations into accessible, actionable tools, enabling traders to manage strategies confidently and efficiently.