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yahoo-finance

Retrieve live and historical market data from Yahoo Finance using Python.

Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#fundamentals#options#market data#stocks#tickers#yahoo finance
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HaraldeRoessler/ownify-microclaw --skill yahoo-finance-haralderoessler
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yahoo-finance
Source: https://github.com/HaraldeRoessler/ownify-microclaw/tree/main/skills/built-in/yahoo-finance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HaraldeRoessler/ownify-microclaw --skill yahoo-finance-haralderoessler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yfinance.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of checking stock prices, fundamentals, dividends, splits, and options data by pulling market information directly from Yahoo Finance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-Time Quotes: Look up the latest price, day range, market cap, and related quote fields for individual tickers.
  • Historical Market Data: Retrieve price history over common time windows or custom date ranges for analysis and reporting.
  • Fundamentals and Derivatives: Inspect company financial metrics, earnings, dividend history, splits, and options chains for a ticker.
  • Use Case: If you need a quick view of AAPL’s current price, valuation, and next option expirations, this Skill gathers everything in one place.

Quick Start

Ask for the current quote, fundamentals, or historical price history for a specific Yahoo Finance ticker such as AAPL or TSLA.

Frequently Asked Questions about yahoo-finance

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get live stock quotes and historical market data for a specific ticker?▼

To retrieve live stock quotes and historical market data, you can query a specific Yahoo Finance ticker like AAPL or TSLA. This instantly provides current prices, day ranges, market caps, and price history over custom date ranges.

Can I retrieve company fundamentals and dividends without an API key?▼

Yes, you can retrieve company fundamentals, financial metrics, and dividend history without an API key. The Skill leverages the yfinance library to pull this data directly from Yahoo Finance for any common ticker.

Does this method for fetching stock market data work with global market symbols?▼

Yes, this stock market data retrieval method handles common ticker formats and global market symbols. You can pull real-time quotes, historical prices, and options information across international markets.

What's the best way to analyze options chains and stock splits for ticker symbols?▼

The best way to analyze options chains and stock splits is to query the specific ticker symbol directly. This retrieves options information, upcoming option expirations, and split history alongside standard market data.

Do I need Python and yfinance installed to check stock prices and fundamentals?▼

Yes, you need Python 3 with the yfinance package installed to check stock prices and fundamentals. This environment handles quote, history, and options queries without requiring a separate API key.

Why use Yahoo Finance for retrieving stock valuation and derivatives data?▼

Yahoo Finance provides a frictionless way to retrieve stock valuation and derivatives data without API keys. It gathers real-time quotes, company financials, and options chains in one place for comprehensive stock research.

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