alterlab-hedgefund-monitor

Fetch hedge fund time-series data from the OFR Hedge Fund Monitor API.

58|9|Updated Mar 16, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-hedgefund-monitor

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Skill: alterlab-hedgefund-monitor
Source: https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills/tree/main/skills/finance-economics/alterlab-hedgefund-monitor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-hedgefund-monitor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides open access to time-series data from the U.S. Office of Financial Research (OFR) Hedge Fund Monitor API, enabling researchers to explore hedge fund size, leverage, liquidity, and risk metrics without API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

Free, open REST API endpoints for major datasets (fpf, tff, scoos, ficc) that deliver time-series data and metadata.
Supports queries by mnemonic, dataset, or category to monitor leverage, counterparty exposure, and repo market activity.
Use cases include academic research, systemic risk analysis, and policy-oriented studies on hedge fund dynamics.

Quick Start

Retrieve a time-series by mnemonic such as FPF-ALLQHF_NAV_SUM from the base URL and plot or analyze it in your workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about alterlab-hedgefund-monitor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I access OFR Hedge Fund Monitor data without an API key?▼

You can access OFR Hedge Fund Monitor data without an API key by sending HTTPS requests to the open REST API endpoints. The service returns JSON time-series responses for datasets like fpf, tff, scoos, and ficc.

What hedge fund metrics can I analyze using the OFR time-series datasets?▼

Using the OFR time-series datasets, you can analyze hedge fund size, leverage, counterparty exposure, liquidity, complexity, and risk management metrics. These datasets support academic research and systemic risk analysis workflows.

Can I filter OFR hedge fund data by date range and periodicity?▼

Yes, you can filter OFR hedge fund data by passing optional parameters for start_date, end_date, and periodicity in your HTTPS request. The API also supports parameters for how, remove_nulls, and time_format.

What is the best way to query a specific mnemonic from the fpf dataset?▼

The best way to query a specific mnemonic like FPF-ALLQHF_NAV_SUM from the fpf dataset is to append it to the base URL as an HTTPS request. The API returns the corresponding JSON time-series data for plotting or analysis.

Do I need any dependencies or external libraries to use this hedge fund monitoring API?▼

No dependencies or external libraries are required to use this hedge fund monitoring API. You only need a stable HTTPS endpoint to send requests and process the JSON responses containing the time-series financial data.