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yfinance

Access Yahoo Finance OHLCV data, fundamentals, and holdings without an API key.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#finance#data-analysis#backtesting#market-data#yfinance#stock-data#api-free
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ebrahim-sani/trading-automation --skill yfinance-ebrahim-sani
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yfinance
Source: https://github.com/ebrahim-sani/trading-automation/tree/main/vibe-trading/agent/src/skills/yfinance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ebrahim-sani/trading-automation --skill yfinance-ebrahim-sani

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

yfinance provides a free, API-free path to access OHLCV data, company fundamentals, and institutional holdings from Yahoo Finance for global markets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Historical data retrieval: download OHLCV bars for US stocks, HK stocks, ETFs, and indices.
  • Company insights: access key metrics, financial statements, dividends, and holders data.
  • Backtesting & analytics: enable research workflows and strategy testing with reliable data.

Quick Start

Install yfinance and run a simple download to fetch historical data for a single ticker.

Frequently Asked Questions about yfinance

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch Yahoo Finance market data without an API key?▼

You can fetch Yahoo Finance market data without an API key by using this Skill to directly retrieve OHLCV bars, fundamentals, and institutional holdings for global markets without authentication requirements.

Can I download historical stock data for global markets like US and HK stocks?▼

Yes, you can download historical stock data for global markets including US stocks, HK stocks, ETFs, and indices. The Skill retrieves OHLCV bars and company fundamentals directly from Yahoo Finance without an API key.

What is the best free way to get company fundamentals and institutional holdings data?▼

The best free way to get company fundamentals and institutional holdings is using this Skill to access Yahoo Finance data, which provides key metrics, financial statements, dividends, and holders data without needing an API key.

Does this market data Skill work for backtesting and analytics workflows?▼

Yes, this market data Skill works for backtesting and analytics workflows by providing reliable historical OHLCV data and company insights needed to enable research workflows and strategy testing.

Are there limitations to using free Yahoo Finance data for research?▼

Free Yahoo Finance data retrieved without an API key is suitable for research and backtesting, but users should be aware that data availability, frequency, and reliability may have inherent limitations compared to premium financial data feeds.

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