Requirements

Environment

• python 3.7 or python 3.8

• python packages: torch, matplotlib, numpy, pandas, flask, wrds, scipy, datetime（Note: you could use pip to install these python packages）

Access Authorization for Dataset

• Register using Gatech edu Email through Wharton Research Data Services

Instructions to start app

• Change directory to group17 and run python3 backend.py
• Go to http://127.0.0.1:5000/ on your browser and you should see our main web page.

Instructions to use app

• Type in one of the following option symbols: DJX, NDX, MNX, SPX, OEX, RUT

• Type in the initial capital

• Enter your username and password in the terminal

• Wait for about 10 minimutes and you will see the strategey page