Alpha Vantage
Global financial market data API for real-time and historical insights
About Alpha Vantage
Alpha Vantage delivers comprehensive financial market data through developer-friendly APIs, spreadsheets, and MCP servers. Access real-time and historical data for stocks, ETFs, forex, commodities, and economic indicators. Backed by Y Combinator and trusted by major exchanges, Alpha Vantage provides enterprise-grade data solutions for investors, researchers, and developers.
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After claiming your free API key, refer to the official API documentation for detailed information and sample code. You can also explore the Trading Agents stock analysis tool for inspiration.
Yes, the free service allows up to 25 requests per day. For higher volume, you may need to upgrade to a premium membership.
This data is regulated by stock exchanges, FINRA, and the SEC. Alpha Vantage provides a licensed, compliant, and affordable solution to avoid legal risks associated with unlicensed data sources.
Yes, you can open-source it on GitHub, but you must preserve the original JSON/CSV response structure for both success and error cases to ensure proper debugging.
You can share your feature requests by emailing the team at [email protected]. They actively seek community input to enhance the API.
Alpha Vantage adjusts open, high, low, close, and volume data for splits and cash dividends. Many endpoints also offer raw, unadjusted data for custom processing.
You can cancel your premium subscription using the self-service workflow provided on the Alpha Vantage website.
Since your email is the primary contact method, Alpha Vantage will reach out to you for troubleshooting, including API key recovery, if needed.
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