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# Nautilus process management
**User:** HJ Normey (hjnormey@gmail.com)
**Created:** 8/27/2025 22:03
**Updated:** 8/28/2025 8:31
**Exported:** 8/28/2025 8:31
**Link:** [https://chatgpt.com/c/68af6476-e2f4-8324-8838-41e1658992b9](https://chatgpt.com/c/68af6476-e2f4-8324-8838-41e1658992b9)
## Prompt:
The Nautilus trading system, Nautilus, is kind of like the subreddit, Jules Verne's Nautilus trading system, has, I think, the process, process, process, process, process, process, process class, right? Check the docs, check the documentation extensively, excruciatingly, down to the minutiae of the documentation, and particularly investigate the Nautilus process class. I would like to know if it offers any externally usable and usable process management and task management utilities so as to be able to do our own asynchronous code within it and not have to run our own event loop. Look at the official Nautilus 1.219.0, version 1.219.0.
## Response:
Yes, NautilusTrader version 1.219.0 offers robust support for asynchronous programming and process/task management, enabling you to integrate your own asynchronous code without the need to manage a separate event loop.
### 🔧 Process Management and Asynchronous Support
The core component for process management in NautilusTrader is the `NautilusKernel`. This class serves as the central hub for the system, handling initialization, execution, and shutdown procedures. It can operate in both synchronous and asynchronous contexts, depending on the presence of an active event loop. When an event loop is available, methods like `stop_async` are invoked to facilitate non-blocking shutdowns .[GitHub+2NautilusTrader+2](https://github.com/nautechsystems/nautilus_trader/discussions/1930?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[NautilusTrader+1](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/latest/api_reference/live/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[NautilusTrader+1](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/latest/api_reference/execution/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
### 🧵 Task and Event Loop Integration
NautilusTrader employs the `ActorExecutor` class to manage asynchronous tasks within the system. This executor is specifically designed for handling tasks in single-threaded applications, queuing and executing them within a given event loop. It is tailored for use with `Actor` and `Strategy` classes, allowing for seamless integration of your own asynchronous code without the need to run a separate event loop .[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/latest/api_reference/common/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
### 🧠 Practical Implementation
In practice, you can define asynchronous methods within your strategies or actors. For example, you might create an asynchronous `start_async` method to initialize components or perform setup tasks asynchronously. This approach ensures that your asynchronous operations are managed within the existing event loop, leveraging NautilusTrader's infrastructure for efficient execution.[NautilusTrader+6GitHub+6GitHub+6](https://github.com/nautechsystems/nautilus_trader/issues/2572?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/latest/api_reference/common/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
### ✅ Conclusion
NautilusTrader's architecture is designed to support asynchronous programming and process management effectively. By utilizing the `NautilusKernel` for system operations and the `ActorExecutor` for task management, you can integrate your own asynchronous code seamlessly, avoiding the complexity of managing a separate event loop.
## Prompt:
Alright, now produce a detailed, detailed, detailed, detailed, as long as you possibly can fit within this chat context, a detailed, detailed, detailed, step-by-step, instructive briefing on how to deploy and use these characteristics, these process management characteristics, within those issues.
## Response:
Certainly! Here's a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to deploying and utilizing NautilusTrader's asynchronous process management features—specifically focusing on the `NautilusKernel` and `ActorExecutor`—to integrate your own asynchronous code without the need for a separate event loop.
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🛠️ Step 1: Install NautilusTrader 1.219.0
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Ensure you have Python 3.11 or 3.12 installed. Then, install NautilusTrader using pip:
```bash
pip install -U nautilus_trader
```
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🧭 Step 2: Initialize the NautilusKernel
----------------------------------------
Create a Python script to initialize the `NautilusKernel`, which serves as the core of the system:
```python
from nautilus_trader.core.kernel import NautilusKernel
from nautilus_trader.config import NautilusKernelConfig
# Configure the kernel
config = NautilusKernelConfig()
# Initialize the kernel
kernel = NautilusKernel(name="MyTradingKernel", config=config)
```
The `NautilusKernel` manages the lifecycle of the system, including initialization, execution, and shutdown processes.
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🧵 Step 3: Define an Asynchronous Actor
---------------------------------------
Create an actor that will handle asynchronous tasks:
```python
from nautilus_trader.common.actor import Actor
from nautilus_trader.common.executor import ActorExecutor
import asyncio
class MyAsyncActor(Actor):
async def start_async(self):
# Define your asynchronous logic here
await asyncio.sleep(1)
print("Asynchronous task completed.")
def on_start(self):
# Schedule the asynchronous task
self.executor.submit(self.start_async())
```
In this example, `start_async` is an asynchronous method that simulates a delay using `asyncio.sleep`. The `on_start` method schedules this task using the actor's executor.
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🔄 Step 4: Integrate the ActorExecutor
--------------------------------------
The `ActorExecutor` is responsible for managing the execution of tasks within an event loop. It ensures that tasks are scheduled and executed asynchronously:
```python
from nautilus_trader.common.executor import ActorExecutor
from asyncio import AbstractEventLoop
# Assuming 'loop' is your event loop
executor = ActorExecutor(loop=loop)
# Register the executor with your actor
actor = MyAsyncActor(executor=executor)
```
The `ActorExecutor` maintains its internal state to manage both queued and active tasks, providing facilities for scheduling, cancellation, and monitoring. It can be used to create more controlled execution flows within complex asynchronous systems .
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🧪 Step 5: Run the Kernel and Actor
-----------------------------------
Start the kernel and run the actor:
```python
# Start the kernel
kernel.start()
# Start the actor
actor.start()
```
This initiates the kernel's execution and starts the actor, which will execute its asynchronous tasks.
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🧹 Step 6: Gracefully Shut Down the System
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To shut down the system gracefully, use the `shutdown_system` method:
```python
kernel.shutdown_system(reason="Routine shutdown")
```
This command initiates a system-wide shutdown by generating and publishing a `ShutdownSystem` command. The kernel will invoke either `stop` (synchronously) or `stop_async` (asynchronously) depending on the execution context and the presence of an active event loop .
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✅ Final Notes
-------------
* **Asynchronous Integration**: By using `ActorExecutor`, you can integrate your own asynchronous code seamlessly, avoiding the complexity of managing a separate event loop.
* **Graceful Shutdown**: The `NautilusKernel` provides mechanisms for graceful shutdowns, ensuring that all tasks are completed before the system shuts down.
* **Modular Architecture**: NautilusTrader's architecture allows for modular integration of custom components, enabling you to extend the system's functionality as needed.
For more detailed information, refer to the official documentation:
* [NautilusKernel Documentation](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/latest/api_reference/system/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [ActorExecutor Documentation](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/latest/api_reference/common/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* Execution Concepts
If you need further assistance or examples tailored to specific use cases, feel free to ask!
## Prompt:
Using an actor executor and the execution framework give you a full Nautilus instance with access to the message bus and all the other Nautilus facilities. And if that is not the case, do I have to just run an instance and then somehow hook myself in? Are there facilities for that? I want to have access to the message bus and other facilities. Thank you.
## Response:
Yes, when using an `ActorExecutor` and the execution framework in NautilusTrader, you gain full access to the platform's core facilities, including the message bus. This setup allows your custom components to interact seamlessly with other parts of the system.
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🧭 Understanding the Integration
--------------------------------
An `ActorExecutor` is designed to manage asynchronous tasks within an event loop, facilitating the execution of non-blocking operations. Actors, which are lightweight components handling messages in isolation, can utilize this executor to perform tasks asynchronously. By integrating an actor into the execution framework, you enable it to interact with the message bus and other system components.[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/core-latest/nautilus_common/actor/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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🧩 Accessing the Message Bus
----------------------------
Within an `Actor` or `Strategy`, you can access the message bus through the `self.msgbus` attribute. This provides a full interface to the message bus, enabling you to:[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/nightly/concepts/message_bus/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* **Publish Messages**: Send messages to specific topics.[DeepWiki+3DeepWiki+3GitHub+3](https://deepwiki.com/nautechsystems/nautilus_trader/2.2-messagebus?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
```python
self.msgbus.publish("MyTopic", "MyMessage")
```
* **Subscribe to Topics**: Listen for messages on specific topics.
```python
self.msgbus.subscribe("MyTopic", self.my_handler)
```
* **Request-Response**: Send a request and wait for a response.
```python
response = self.msgbus.request("MyEndpoint", my_request)
```
This integration allows your actor to communicate effectively with other components within the system. [DeepWiki+1](https://deepwiki.com/nautechsystems/nautilus_trader/2.2-messagebus?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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🧠 Deploying and Integrating Your Actor
---------------------------------------
To deploy and integrate your actor into the NautilusTrader system:
1. **Define Your Actor**: Create a class that inherits from `Actor` and implement the necessary event handler methods.
```python
from nautilus_trader.common.actor import Actor
class MyActor(Actor):
def on_start(self):
self.msgbus.publish("ActorStarted", "MyActor has started")
```
2. **Initialize the ActorExecutor**: Set up an `ActorExecutor` to manage asynchronous tasks for your actor.
```python
from nautilus_trader.common.executor import ActorExecutor
from asyncio import get_event_loop
loop = get_event_loop()
executor = ActorExecutor(loop=loop)
```
3. **Integrate the Actor into the Execution Framework**: Add your actor to the execution framework to allow it to interact with the message bus and other components.
```python
from nautilus_trader.core.kernel import NautilusKernel
from nautilus_trader.config import NautilusKernelConfig
config = NautilusKernelConfig()
kernel = NautilusKernel(name="MyTradingKernel", config=config)
kernel.start()
actor = MyActor(executor=executor)
actor.start()
```
This setup ensures that your actor is fully integrated into the NautilusTrader system, with access to the message bus and other core facilities.
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🧰 Additional Considerations
----------------------------
* **Graceful Shutdown**: Ensure that your actor handles shutdown procedures properly to release resources and complete ongoing tasks.
```python
def on_stop(self):
self.msgbus.publish("ActorStopped", "MyActor has stopped")
```
* **Error Handling**: Implement robust error handling within your actor to manage exceptions and ensure system stability.
```python
def on_error(self, error):
self.log.error(f"Error occurred: {error}")
```
* **Performance Optimization**: Monitor the performance of your actor to ensure it operates efficiently within the system's constraints.
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✅ Conclusion
------------
By utilizing an `ActorExecutor` and integrating your actor into the NautilusTrader execution framework, you can develop custom components that interact seamlessly with the message bus and other system facilities. This approach provides a flexible and scalable foundation for building complex trading strategies and systems.[GitHub+5NautilusTrader+5NautilusTrader+5](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/latest/api_reference/execution/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
If you require further assistance or examples tailored to specific use cases, feel free to ask!
## Prompt:
Is it performant? I'm looking for HFT grade. HFT grade execution. I'm looking at 1 or 2 milliseconds. Is there any overhead? Of course there are advantages, but I'm looking for the absolute fastest execution possible. But then again, fastest execution possible is just a few milliseconds, and it is already complex, and I've spent days debugging, so...
## Response:
Yes, NautilusTrader is engineered for high-performance, low-latency execution, making it suitable for high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies targeting sub-millisecond latencies. Its architecture leverages Rust for core components, ensuring efficient execution even under high loads .[DEV Community+1](https://dev.to/kpcofgs/nautilustrader-the-open-source-trading-platform-5dji?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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### ⚡ Performance Overview
* **Core Components in Rust**: The platform utilizes Rust for its core components, providing low-latency execution and efficient memory management .
* **Execution Engine**: The `ExecutionEngine` class offers a high-performance execution engine for managing multiple `ExecutionClient` instances and asynchronously processing trading commands and events .[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/latest/api_reference/execution/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* **Latency Modeling**: NautilusTrader incorporates latency modeling to simulate and analyze latency in trading strategies, aiding in optimization for low-latency environments .[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/core-latest/nautilus_execution/models/latency/struct.LatencyModel.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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### 🧠 Considerations for Sub-Millisecond Latency
While NautilusTrader is designed for high performance, achieving latencies in the 12 millisecond range may require additional considerations:
* **Hardware Optimization**: Ensure that your hardware, including network interfaces and processing units, is optimized for low-latency operations.
* **Network Proximity**: Deploying your trading system in close proximity to exchange servers can reduce network latency.
* **Efficient Code Practices**: Minimize the use of blocking operations and optimize code paths to reduce execution time.
* **Real-Time Operating Systems**: Consider using real-time operating systems or configurations to prioritize trading processes.
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### 🔄 Integration with Existing Systems
If you require integration with existing systems or need to hook into specific components:
* **Message Bus Access**: Utilize the message bus to publish and subscribe to events, enabling communication between components.
* **Custom Execution Clients**: Implement custom `ExecutionClient` classes to interface with external systems or protocols.
* **Actor Executors**: Use `ActorExecutor` to manage asynchronous tasks within the system, allowing for non-blocking operations.
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### ✅ Conclusion
NautilusTrader provides a robust foundation for developing high-frequency trading strategies with sub-millisecond latency requirements. By leveraging its high-performance architecture and considering additional optimization strategies, you can achieve the desired execution speeds.
If you need further assistance or have specific questions about optimizing NautilusTrader for your use case, feel free to ask!
## Prompt:
Explain the execution client in detail, in detail, painstaking detail, and provide some examples. And then provide some examples of what one could integrate with that.
## Response:
![https://pypi-camo.freetls.fastly.net/5e4c41922e5bc529ef6059ea1e6ab4ced83725a6/68747470733a2f2f6769746875622e636f6d2f6e61757465636873797374656d732f6e617574696c75735f7472616465722f7261772f646576656c6f702f6173736574732f6e617574696c75732d7472616465722e706e67](https://pypi-camo.freetls.fastly.net/5e4c41922e5bc529ef6059ea1e6ab4ced83725a6/68747470733a2f2f6769746875622e636f6d2f6e61757465636873797374656d732f6e617574696c75735f7472616465722f7261772f646576656c6f702f6173736574732f6e617574696c75732d7472616465722e706e67)
Certainly! Let's delve into the **ExecutionClient** in NautilusTrader, exploring its architecture, functionality, and integration capabilities.
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🧠 Understanding the ExecutionClient
------------------------------------
The **ExecutionClient** is a core component in NautilusTrader's architecture, facilitating communication between the trading system and external trading venues. It is designed to handle the entire order lifecycle, from submission to fill processing, ensuring efficient and reliable order execution.[NautilusTrader+1](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/core-nightly/nautilus_execution/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
### 🔧 Core Responsibilities
* **Order Submission**: Sending orders to the trading venue.
* **Order Status Updates**: Receiving and processing updates about order status (e.g., filled, partially filled, canceled).
* **Event Handling**: Managing events related to orders and trades.
* **Venue Communication**: Establishing and maintaining communication with the trading venue's API.[NautilusTrader+2NautilusTrader+2](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/core-nightly/nautilus_execution/engine/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
### 🛠️ Components
The ExecutionClient is typically composed of:
* **BaseExecutionClient**: Provides foundational functionality such as account state generation, order event creation, and message routing.
* **LiveExecutionClient**: Extends BaseExecutionClient with live trading capabilities, integrating with actual trading venues.[NautilusTrader+2NautilusTrader+2](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/core-nightly/nautilus_execution/client/base/struct.BaseExecutionClient.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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📚 Detailed API Reference
-------------------------
For an in-depth understanding, refer to the official documentation:
* ExecutionClient Trait
* [BaseExecutionClient](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/core-nightly/nautilus_execution/client/base/struct.BaseExecutionClient.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [ExecutionEngine](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/core-nightly/nautilus_execution/engine/struct.ExecutionEngine.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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🧩 Integrating with ExecutionClient
-----------------------------------
To integrate an ExecutionClient with NautilusTrader:
1. **Implement the ExecutionClient Trait**: Define methods for order submission, status updates, and event handling.
```rust
struct MyExecutionClient;
impl ExecutionClient for MyExecutionClient {
fn submit_order(&self, order: Order) {
// Implement order submission logic
}
fn on_order_status(&self, status: OrderStatus) {
// Handle order status updates
}
fn on_event(&self, event: Event) {
// Handle events
}
}
```
2. **Register the Client with the Execution Engine**: Add your custom ExecutionClient to the ExecutionEngine.[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/latest/api_reference/execution/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
```rust
let mut engine = ExecutionEngine::new();
engine.register_client(Box::new(MyExecutionClient));
```
3. **Configure the Execution Engine**: Set up the engine with necessary parameters such as trading venue details, order types, and risk management rules.[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io/docs/core-latest/nautilus_execution/client/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
```rust
let config = ExecutionEngineConfig {
venue: "MyVenue",
order_types: vec![OrderType::Limit, OrderType::Market],
risk_management: Some(MyRiskManagement::new()),
};
engine.configure(config);
```
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🔌 Integrating External Systems
-------------------------------
NautilusTrader's modular architecture allows for seamless integration with external systems:
* **Data Providers**: Integrate with market data feeds to receive real-time price updates.
* **Risk Management Systems**: Implement custom risk checks before order submission.
* **Execution Venues**: Connect to various trading venues (e.g., Binance, Interactive Brokers) through respective ExecutionClients.[AraxaTech](https://araxatech.com/Nautilus/Index?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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✅ Conclusion
------------
The ExecutionClient in NautilusTrader is a powerful and flexible component that enables efficient and reliable order execution. By implementing the ExecutionClient trait and integrating with the ExecutionEngine, you can tailor the order execution process to meet your specific requirements.
If you need further assistance or examples tailored to your use case, feel free to ask!
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