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Retrieve stock and crypto quotes and OHLCV history via Yahoo Finance.

1|Updated Jun 25, 2026
Search Tags:#financial analysis#investment research#market data#stocks#crypto#yahoo finance#ticker lookup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL --skill stocks-signmanal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: stocks
Source: https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL/tree/main/optional-skills/finance/stocks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL --skill stocks-signmanal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the need to manually switch between multiple platforms to look up stock prices, crypto values, and market historical data, giving you instant, structured market information without paid API subscriptions for basic use cases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Asset Quote Lookups: Pull current prices, change metrics, volume, and 52-week high/low for any stock ticker, plus crypto prices for assets like BTC and ETH.
  • Ticker Search & Comparison: Find tickers by company name, and compare performance, valuation metrics, and 52-week trends across multiple stocks side by side.
  • Historical Data Retrieval: Access daily OHLCV history and performance stats for custom date ranges (1 month to 5 years) for any supported ticker.
  • Use Case: A financial analyst can quickly pull 6-month price history for NVDA, compare year-to-date performance of AAPL and MSFT, and check current BTC price in a single workflow without leaving their VIGIL workspace.

Quick Start

Use the stocks skill to get the current price, 52-week high/low, and performance metrics for AAPL, MSFT, and TSLA.

Frequently Asked Questions about stocks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get historical stock prices using Yahoo Finance data?▼

Retrieve historical stock prices by specifying a date range from 1 month to 5 years to access daily OHLCV history and performance stats for any supported ticker via Yahoo Finance's API.

Can I compare multiple stock tickers side by side?▼

Yes, you can compare multiple stock tickers side by side. The tool retrieves performance metrics, valuation data, and 52-week trends across different stocks within a single workflow.

Does this tool support cryptocurrency price retrieval for assets like BTC and ETH?▼

Yes, it supports cryptocurrency price retrieval. You can fetch current crypto prices for assets like BTC and ETH, either for individual or bulk ticker symbols.

How do I find a stock ticker if I only know the company name?▼

Find a stock ticker by using the ticker name search feature, which looks up and retrieves the correct ticker symbol based on the provided company name.

Do I need a paid API subscription to access market data and financial analysis?▼

No, you do not need a paid API subscription. The tool retrieves read-only stock and crypto market data via Yahoo Finance's unofficial API for fast, no-cost access.

What are the limitations of using Yahoo Finance for market cap and P/E ratio data?▼

Yahoo Finance may lack market cap, P/E ratio, and 52-week level data. An optional Alpha Vantage API key can enrich these missing metrics for comprehensive financial analysis.

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