Free data

yabz said:
Quandl is very good and I use them. There are 2 problems however:
1. Like yahoo, they could decide to abandon the system overnight. A new manager might want to take the company in a different direction. In this case you are screwed. You can't assume they will be around for ever.
2. Their database is not comprehensive. Some metal prices only go back a few years; they don't have crytocurrency data etc.
More...

Quandl is a startup that has taken outside investment. I am sure the shareholders would want the company to keep going. I imagine it is a highly profitable business.

Here is the bitcoin data https://www.quandl.com/search?query=bitcoin

I am sure there is a free database on quandl that has metal prices back more than a few years. Try the CME one for a start.
 
just21 said:
Quandl is a startup that has taken outside investment. I am sure the shareholders would want the company to keep going. I imagine it is a highly profitable business.

Here is the bitcoin data https://www.quandl.com/search?query=bitcoin

I am sure there is a free database on quandl that has metal prices back more than a few years. Try the CME one for a start.
More...
They have free data for precious metals for 40 years, but industrial metals only 5 years. Bitcoin is the only cryptocurrency they have data for.

They offer free data as a teaser. Once the company is established they will phase it out. Providing services for retail investors is a loss leader; they would much prefer to offer highly priced data to institutional investors.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top