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yfinance

Retrieve OHLCV, financials, and insider transactions from Yahoo Finance.

Updated May 25, 2026
Search Tags:#financial analysis#market data#Yahoo Finance#stock data#ETF data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NigarumOvum/AutoTrading --skill yfinance-nigarumovum
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yfinance
Source: https://github.com/NigarumOvum/AutoTrading/tree/main/Vibe-Trading/agent/src/skills/yfinance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NigarumOvum/AutoTrading --skill yfinance-nigarumovum

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a streamlined interface to Yahoo Finance for retrieving market data, eliminating the need for an API key and simplifying the process of accessing global market information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Global Market Data: Retrieve OHLCV, financials, insider transactions, and institutional holdings for US stocks, HK stocks, ETFs, and indices.
  • Free Access: No registration or API key required, with data scraping directly from Yahoo Finance.
  • Use Case: Quickly obtain historical price data for a stock or a basket of stocks, or get detailed financial information for a company.

Quick Start

Retrieve the historical OHLCV data for Apple (AAPL) from January 2025 to January 2026 using the yfinance skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about yfinance

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get Yahoo Finance stock data without an API key?▼

You can retrieve Yahoo Finance stock data without an API key by using this Skill, which scrapes public data directly to provide OHLCV, financials, and institutional holdings for US and HK stocks.

What financial data can I retrieve for ETFs and market indices?▼

You can retrieve OHLCV, financials, insider transactions, and institutional holdings for ETFs and market indices, covering both US and HK stocks directly from Yahoo Finance.

Can I use Yahoo Finance market data for backtesting strategies?▼

Yes, you can use the retrieved historical OHLCV data for backtesting strategies, as the Skill provides the necessary global market data applicable for financial analysis and market research.

What is the best way to access institutional holdings and insider transactions for free?▼

The best way to access institutional holdings and insider transactions for free is using this Skill, which retrieves detailed company financial information from Yahoo Finance without requiring registration.

Does this Yahoo Finance data retrieval method have any limitations?▼

A limitation of this Yahoo Finance data retrieval method is that it scrapes public data without an API key, which may restrict access to certain proprietary metrics or real-time institutional holdings.

How do I pull historical OHLCV data for a specific stock like Apple?▼

You can pull historical OHLCV data for a specific stock like Apple by requesting the data for its ticker symbol, such as AAPL, across a specified date range using the yfinance skill.

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