IBKR Order Status and Fill Tracking in Python
Track order lifecycle events and fills reliably to support auditability, debugging, and risk monitoring.
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Why status tracking is mandatory
Order submission alone is not enough; robust systems track status transitions and fill details.
Lifecycle visibility is essential for debugging and reconciliation.
Python example
python
from ib_insync import IB, Stock, LimitOrder
ib = IB()
ib.connect("127.0.0.1", 7497, clientId=24)
contract = Stock("AAPL", "SMART", "USD")
order = LimitOrder("BUY", 1, 175.00)
trade = ib.placeOrder(contract, order)
while not trade.isDone():
ib.waitOnUpdate(timeout=1)
print("status:", trade.orderStatus.status, "filled:", trade.orderStatus.filled)
for fill in trade.fills:
print("fill:", fill.execution.shares, fill.execution.price)
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