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alpha_vantage
Python wrapper for the Alpha Vantage financial data API
What it is
A Python module that provides an interface to the free Alpha Vantage API for financial market data. It fetches stock data, cryptocurrencies, options, commodities, economic indicators, technical indicators, and fundamental data, returning results in JSON or pandas DataFrame format, with asyncio support available. The library suits quantitative traders and developers who want programmatic access to market data in Python. Users must register for a free Alpha Vantage API key, and the API's rate limits on the free tier may constrain heavier data collection.
At a glance
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| Best for | Developers |
|---|---|
| Used for | Data source, Data analysis |
| Markets | US equities, Multi-market |
| Stack | Python |
| Learning curve | Easy to start |
| Practical value | Medium practical value |
| Cost | Free, with paid APIs |
| Hardware | No GPU needed |
| Maintenance | Last commit 3 months ago |
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A python wrapper for Alpha Vantage API for financial data.
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