stock-historical-index

Fetch historical end-of-day OHLCV data for major market indices.

130|13|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills --skill stock-historical-index
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Skill: stock-historical-index
Source: https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills/tree/main/skills/stock-historical-index
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills --skill stock-historical-index

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Retrieve historical end-of-day price data for major market indices to support stock analysis, performance evaluation, and market context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve daily OHLCV data for indices such as the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Jones.
  • Compute quick summaries and comparisons to inform investment decisions and trend analysis.
  • Use cases include benchmarking stock performance against index movements and tracking market context over a period.

Quick Start

Ask your AI to fetch historical end-of-day data for a specific index over a defined date range.

Frequently Asked Questions about stock-historical-index

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch historical OHLCV data for market indices like the S&P 500?

To fetch historical OHLCV data for market indices, specify the index and a custom date range to retrieve daily open, high, low, close, and volume fields for analysis.

Can I benchmark individual stock performance against historical index prices?

Yes, you can benchmark stock performance against historical index prices by retrieving daily OHLCV data for major indices and computing return metrics over your specified date range.

What is the best way to get end-of-day time-series data for the NASDAQ and Dow Jones?

The best way to get end-of-day time-series data for the NASDAQ and Dow Jones is to query the index over a defined date range to retrieve daily OHLCV fields and optional return metrics.

Does this MCP-based data retrieval support custom date ranges for index prices?

Yes, MCP-based data retrieval supports custom date ranges for index prices, allowing you to fetch historical end-of-day data and volume metrics across your specified period for trend analysis.

What historical market indices are available for daily returns and volume metrics?

Available historical market indices include the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Jones, supporting daily OHLCV fields, returns, and volume metrics for market context and performance evaluation.

Are there limitations when retrieving time-series data for major market indices?

Retrieval of time-series data for major market indices is limited to end-of-day OHLCV fields and supported indices, meaning intraday pricing or unsupported global indices may not be available.