Research Guides: Historical Market & Stock Data: Websites (2024)

FAQs

Where can I get stock market historical data? ›

Online brokerage sites such as eTrade and TD Ameritrade or apps like Robinhood will have both real-time and historical quote data for customers and usually limited access for non-customers as well. Financial websites like Motley Fool or Google Finance will also provide quote information for both stocks and indices.

Alpha Vantage provides realtime and historical financial market data through a set of powerful and developer-friendly data APIs and spreadsheets.

NASDAQ allows you to download a CSV file that extends only 10 years into the past. Naturally, being a high-profile stock, more extensive data can be found on the web. For instance, Kaggle provides a CSV file of Apple Stock Prices from 1980-2021.

You can begin with a quick internet search on the company's name. If this doesn't turn up any information, you may consult the corporate registry where the company was registered. You will find this information on the stock certificate, it will usually state “Incorporated under the laws of…”.

It is not very reliable. Although not 100% accurate I find HL a better - just in case you are looking for an alternative. You do not necessarily need to have an account but can set up a watch list and monitor. 2 users thanked Newbie for this post.

When the Download Link is Missing. For some symbols, the Download Data link is missing and the CSV file is unavailable. This is most likely caused by licensing terms between Yahoo and the particular stock exchange or index provider.

Bloomberg is best for current prices (Note: There is a 20-minute delay). Type a company ticker and then hit the EQUITY key; e.g., MSFT US [EQUITY] for Microsoft Corp. stock. Type HP and then hit GO for historical prices.

The business reference section of a public library may have publications to assist with researching old stock certificates.

How to find historical stock prices for cost basis? ›

The data and info-vending services of National Stock Exchange (NSE) are provided through NSE Data & Analytics Limited (formerly known as DotEx International Limited).