Comparing Alpha Vantage and Yahoo Finance
Alpha Vantage and Yahoo Finance are both popular platforms for accessing financial data, but they cater to different needs and offer distinct approaches to data access. Alpha Vantage Primarily an API-driven data provider. Alpha Vantage focuses on providing developers and quantitative researchers with financial market data through a robust API. Key Features: Comprehensive Data: Offers real-time and historical data for stocks (including adjusted prices for splits and dividends), ETFs, mutual funds, forex, and cryptocurrencies. Technical Indicators: Provides access to over 60 technical indicators (e.g., Moving Averages, RSI, MACD) directly through its API. Fundamental Data: Includes financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow), earnings reports, and company overviews. Global Coverage: Aims to provide global market data. Developer-Friendly: Designed for programmatic access, making it suitable for building algorithmic trading systems, investment trackers, and financ...