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description: Schwab Streaming Client
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# Streaming

### Schwab Streaming Overview

To access real-time data from Schwab, you can use the various `level_one` and `book` methods provided in the Schwab client. These methods allow you to:

* Subscribe (`SUBS`) to real-time updates.
* Unsubscribe (`UNSUBS`) from real-time updates.
* Add (`ADD`) additional instruments to an existing stream.
* View (`VIEW`) the current state of the stream.

Each streaming request requires the following:

* **Keys**: Ticker symbols or specific keys for the instrument (e.g., `"AAPL"`, `"/ESF24"`).
* **Fields**: The data points you wish to receive (e.g., price, volume).
* **Command**: The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"` to subscribe, `"UNSUBS"` to unsubscribe).

**Method: `basic_request`**

All streaming requests are built upon the `basic_request` method, which sends the stream commands to Schwab’s servers.

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## Streaming Methods

**Method: `level_one_equities`**

Streams level one data (quotes and basic fields) for equities.

```python
client.level_one_equities(keys, fields, command="ADD")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of ticker symbols (e.g., `["AMD", "INTC"]`) or a single ticker symbol.
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields you want to stream (e.g., `["0", "1", "2"]`).
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`, `"ADD"`, `"VIEW"`). Default is `"ADD"`. (Add will append and SUBS will override)

**Example:**

```python
client.level_one_equities(keys=["AAPL", "MSFT"], fields=["0", "1", "2"], command="SUBS")
```

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**Method: `level_one_options`**

Streams level one data for options, including calls and puts.

```python
client.level_one_options(keys, fields, command="ADD")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of option identifiers (e.g., `["GOOG 240809C00095000", "AAPL 240517P00190000"]`).
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields to stream.
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`, `"ADD"`, `"VIEW"`). Default is `"ADD"`.

**Example:**

```python
client.level_one_options(keys=["AAPL  240517P00190000"], fields=["0", "1", "2"], command="SUBS")
```

***

**Method: `level_one_futures`**

Streams level one data for futures contracts.

```python
client.level_one_futures(keys, fields, command="ADD")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of futures contracts (e.g., `["/ESF24", "/GCG24"]`).
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields to stream.
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`, `"ADD"`, `"VIEW"`). Default is `"ADD"`.

**Example:**

```python
client.level_one_futures(keys=["/ESF24"], fields=["0", "1", "2"], command="SUBS")
```

***

**Method: `level_one_forex`**

Streams level one data for forex pairs.

```python
client.level_one_forex(keys, fields, command="ADD")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of forex pairs (e.g., `["EUR/USD", "JPY/USD"]`).
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields to stream.
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`, `"ADD"`, `"VIEW"`). Default is `"ADD"`.

**Example:**

```python
client.level_one_forex(keys=["EUR/USD"], fields=["0", "1", "2"], command="SUBS")
```

***

**Method: `options_book`**

Streams real-time order book data for options.

```python
client.options_book(keys, fields, command="ADD")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of options identifiers (e.g., `["AAPL 240517P00190000"]`).
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields to stream.
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`, `"ADD"`, `"VIEW"`). Default is `"ADD"`.

**Example:**

```python
client.options_book(keys=["GOOG  240809C00095000"], fields=["0", "1", "2"], command="SUBS")
```

***

## Chart Data Streaming

**Method: `chart_equity`**

Streams real-time chart data for equities, such as tick-by-tick price movements and volume.

```python
client.chart_equity(keys, fields, command="ADD")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of ticker symbols (e.g., `["AAPL", "MSFT"]`).
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields to stream.
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`, `"ADD"`, `"VIEW"`). Default is `"ADD"`.

**Example:**

```python
client.chart_equity(keys=["AAPL"], fields=["0", "1", "2"], command="SUBS")
```

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**Method: `chart_futures`**

Streams real-time chart data for futures contracts.

```python
client.chart_futures(keys, fields, command="ADD")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of futures contracts (e.g., `["/ESF24", "/GCG24"]`).
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields to stream.
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`, `"ADD"`, `"VIEW"`). Default is `"ADD"`.

**Example:**

```python
client.chart_futures(keys=["/ESF24"], fields=["0", "1", "2"], command="SUBS")
```

***

## Screener Streaming

**Method: `screener_equity`**

Streams real-time equity screener data based on specified filters such as volume, trades, and percent change.

```python
client.screener_equity(keys, fields, command="ADD")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of screener filters (e.g., `["$DJI_PERCENT_CHANGE_UP_60", "NASDAQ_VOLUME_30"]`).
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields to stream.
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`, `"ADD"`, `"VIEW"`). Default is `"ADD"`.

**Example:**

```python
client.screener_equity(keys=["$DJI_PERCENT_CHANGE_UP_60"], fields=["0", "1", "2"], command="SUBS")
```

**Method: `screener_options`**

Streams real-time options screener data based on specified filters such as volume and percent change.

```python
client.screener_options(keys, fields, command="ADD")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of screener filters (e.g., `["OPTION_PUT_PERCENT_CHANGE_UP_60"]`).
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields to stream.
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`, `"ADD"`, `"VIEW"`). Default is `"ADD"`.

**Example:**

```python
client.screener_options(keys=["OPTION_PUT_PERCENT_CHANGE_UP_60"], fields=["0", "1", "2"], command="SUBS")
```

***

#### Account Activity Streaming

**Method: `account_activity`**

Streams real-time account activity, such as trades, orders, and balance updates.

```python
client.account_activity(keys="Account Activity", fields="0,1,2,3", command="SUBS")
```

**Arguments:**

* **keys** (`list | str`): A list of keys to track account activity (default is `"Account Activity"`).
* **fields** (`list | str`): A list of data fields to stream.
* **command** (`str`): The action to perform (e.g., `"SUBS"`, `"UNSUBS"`). Default is `"SUBS"`.

**Example:**

```python
client.account_activity(keys="Account Activity", fields="0,1,2,3", command="SUBS")
```

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#### Streaming Command Explanation

* **SUBS**: Subscribe to a stream for the provided keys and fields.
* **UNSUBS**: Unsubscribe from the stream for the provided keys and fields.
* **ADD**: Add new instruments or fields to an existing subscription.
* **VIEW**: View the current stream for the provided keys and fields.
