hedgefundmonitor

Query OFR Hedge Fund Monitor API for aggregated hedge fund time series data.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill hedgefundmonitor-yezez9
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Skill: hedgefundmonitor
Source: https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent/tree/main/scientific-skills/hedgefundmonitor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill hedgefundmonitor-yezez9

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, pandas, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides direct access to the U.S. Office of Financial Research (OFR) Hedge Fund Monitor API, enabling users to query critical data on hedge fund activity, systemic risk, and financial stability without needing API keys or complex setups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Data Access: Query aggregated statistics from SEC Form PF, CFTC Traders in Financial Futures, FRB SCOOS, and FICC Sponsored Repo volumes.
  • Detailed Insights: Access time series data on hedge fund size, leverage, counterparties, liquidity, complexity, and risk management.
  • Use Case: Analyze trends in hedge fund leverage ratios over time, or monitor counterparty concentration to assess systemic risk.

Quick Start

Use the hedgefundmonitor skill to fetch the time series data for all qualifying hedge funds' leverage ratio, starting from 2015-01-01.

Frequently Asked Questions about hedgefundmonitor

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

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How do I access OFR hedge fund financial data without an API key?

You can access OFR hedge fund financial data without an API key by querying the OFR Hedge Fund Monitor API. This retrieves aggregated time series statistics on leverage, size, and systemic risk directly from sources like SEC Form PF.

What financial data sources are available through the OFR Hedge Fund Monitor API?

The OFR Hedge Fund Monitor API provides aggregated financial data from SEC Form PF statistics, CFTC futures positioning, FRB dealer financing terms, and FICC repo volumes for comprehensive hedge fund analysis.

Can I analyze hedge fund leverage and systemic risk using Python?

Yes, you can analyze hedge fund leverage and systemic risk in Python using pandas. The Skill queries the OFR API to retrieve time series data on leverage ratios, counterparty concentration, and risk management metrics.

How do I retrieve historical hedge fund leverage ratios starting from 2015?

To retrieve historical hedge fund leverage ratios from 2015, query the OFR Hedge Fund Monitor API with a specified start date like 2015-01-01. The API returns time series data on leverage and liquidity without requiring authentication.

Does the OFR Hedge Fund Monitor API require authentication or registration to use?

No, the OFR Hedge Fund Monitor API does not require authentication, registration, or an API key. You can directly query financial data on hedge fund activity and financial stability using Python requests.

What types of hedge fund risk management data can I query from OFR?

You can query OFR for time series data covering hedge fund size, leverage, counterparties, liquidity, complexity, and risk management. This data helps monitor systemic risk and financial stability trends.