...RIT API Tutorial Note: RIT’s Application Programming Interface (API) is implemented in RIT versions 1.4 and higher. The following instructions will not work for versions prior to RIT Client 1.4. Getting Started Rotman Interactive Trader allows users to program trading instructions in Microsoft Excel’s Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) modules. The purpose of this is to allow for program or “algorithmic” trading, where the computer executes trades based on a pre-described set of instructions or parameters. This help file assumes that the user has no previous knowledge of VBA, and begins by discussing the concepts of programming before in-depth trading algorithms are introduced. Those who are already familiar with VBA should skip to the section entitled “API commands for RIT”. This document also does not discuss the strategies behind algorithmic trading. Rather, it introduces the user to the tools that are available through the RIT API. Users are encouraged to explore possible © Rotman School of Management http://rit.rotman.utoronto.ca Page 1 of 15 RIT API Tutorial Introduction to Excel VBA (Developer) To access the VBA editor, first ensure that it is turned on by clicking on the Microsoft Office Button in the top-left hand corner of Excel, and go to “Excel Options”. Ensure that “Show Developer tab in the Ribbon” is checked. Once this is turned on, the Developer Tab will appear in the original list of Excel tabs. You can access the VBA...
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...Miami 2020: Olympic Proposal Prepared for: International Olympic Committee 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5708 Prepared by: Andrew Neely, Matthew Ori, David Schofield University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 April 21, 2010 Executive Summary The following is our proposal to the International Olympic Committee recommending Miami, Florida to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Our team recommends Miami because of the diversity, means of safety, the existing infrastructure, and financing opportunities that Miami has to offer. Our team has found through extensive research of past Olympic Games and host cities that these are the four key areas of focus. The Olympic Games bring together people from all around the world and all the different types of people blend together to enjoy something great for two weeks every four years. Similarly, Miami does the same thing just on an everyday basis. Miami is home to people from all over the world and from all different backgrounds. The diversity in Miami has been researched and will be used as an asset to the Olympic Games. The city is already multi-linguistic which will be a major help in relieving stress when it comes to travel for the participants. Keeping this diverse group of people safe will be an issue Miami will face. The safety of the participants and fans is arguably the most important aspect the host city needs to focus on. The Miami area has been recently cutting down on crime and will continue this...
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