Search for Stocks by Ticker Symbol or Company Name

This API powers a wide range of applications, including stock screener tools for discovering securities, portfolio management systems for streamlined asset selection, and financial search engines for robust search capabilities. It also supports autocompletion features for real-time search suggestions and market research interfaces to highlight trending securities. Additionally, it enables AI-driven applications, such as predictive stock analytics for forecasting market trends and AI-powered chatbots for delivering instant stock information to users.

Key Features

• 🔍 Flexible Search Queries - Find securities using ticker symbols or company names with compound queries.
  Users can construct pipe-separated search strings to match securities by ticker or name, supporting exact matches, prefix matches, or word-based searches. This allows developers to build powerful search bars that cater to varied user inputs, enhancing discoverability in applications like stock screeners or portfolio trackers.

• 📊 Customizable Result Sorting - Sort results by popularity for user-relevant outcomes.
  The API supports a "Popularity" sorting algorithm that ranks results based on exchange credibility, inclusion in major indexes (e.g., Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500), and overall market interest. This ensures users see the most relevant securities first, improving the usability of search-driven financial tools.

• ⚡ Configurable Result Limits - Control the number of search results returned.
  Developers can specify the limit parameter (defaulting to 25) to tailor the number of results, balancing comprehensiveness with performance. This is perfect for applications needing compact result sets for quick display or extensive lists for in-depth analysis.

• 🔐 Secure Authentication - Access data with a Base64-encoded application key.
  The API requires a T parameter for secure authentication, ensuring only authorized users can query the securities index. This feature supports safe integration into production environments, protecting sensitive financial applications from unauthorized access.

Query Parameters:

Parameter	Meaning	Data Type
T	Application Key which authenticates you with cloudquote (required)	Base64 string
search	A compound query to execute	String
sort	The sorting algorithm to use to sort/rank results	String
limit	Number of results to return. Default: 25	Number

Search String / Sort String:

The search parameter is a pipe (|) separated list of queries, evaluated sequentially from left to right to fill the desired number of results specified in the limit parameter. Each query targets the securities index, matching fields like Ticker Symbol or Company Name using formats like TYPE/VALUE. Matches can be exact or prefix-based.

Example Search Query: SYMBOL/GOOG|NAME/GOOG|SYMBOL/GOOG*|NAME/GOOG*|WORD/GOOG|WORD/GOOG*

• SYMBOL/GOOG: Matches securities with the exact ticker symbol "GOOG".
• NAME/GOOG: Matches securities with the exact company name "GOOG".
• SYMBOL/GOOG*: Matches securities with ticker symbols starting with "GOOG".
• NAME/GOOG*: Matches securities with company names starting with "GOOG".
• WORD/GOOG: Matches securities with "GOOG" as a full word in the name.
• WORD/GOOG*: Matches securities with a word in the name starting with "GOOG".

Sort Algorithms:

• Popularity: Ranks results based on exchange credibility, inclusion in major indexes (Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500), and securities with above-average market interest.
• Empty or invalid sort parameter: Returns results in their indexed order.

JSON Response

The response mirrors the structure of the getStockPrice API, returning a JSON object with relevant stock data fields (e.g., ticker, name, and associated price data). Refer to the getStockPrice API documentation for detailed response structure.

Use Cases

• 📈 Stock Screener Tools - Enable users to find securities by ticker or name.
  Developers can integrate the API into stock screeners, allowing users to search for securities using partial or full ticker symbols and company names. This enhances user experience in investment platforms by providing quick access to relevant securities.

• 🤖 Portfolio Management Systems - Streamline security lookup for portfolio creation.
  The API’s flexible search capabilities allow users to add securities to portfolios by searching ticker symbols or company names, simplifying asset selection for portfolio managers and individual investors.

• 🧠 Financial Search Engines - Power search functionalities for financial websites.
  By leveraging compound queries, developers can build robust search engines that return relevant securities based on user inputs, supporting applications like financial news portals or research platforms.

• 🔍 Autocompletion Features - Enhance user input with real-time search suggestions.
  The API’s fast response times and flexible query structure enable real-time autocompletion for ticker or name searches, improving usability in trading apps or investor dashboards.

• 📊 Market Research Interfaces - Facilitate discovery of trending or popular securities.
  Using the Popularity sort algorithm, developers can create interfaces that highlight high-interest securities, helping researchers or investors identify market leaders or trending stocks.

Why Choose FinancialContent's findStock API?

• 🚀 Reliable Performance - Consistent access with minimal downtime.
  Built on a robust infrastructure with 99.99% uptime, the API ensures reliable performance for search-driven applications, even during high-traffic periods like market openings or earnings seasons.

• 🔄 Flexible Query Design - Craft precise searches with compound queries.
  The pipe-separated query system allows developers to create sophisticated search logic, combining exact and prefix matches to deliver highly relevant results tailored to user needs.

• 📈 Scalable Search Capacity - Handle large-scale searches effortlessly.
  The API is designed to process complex queries across a vast securities index, supporting applications from small retail platforms to enterprise-grade financial systems without performance degradation.

• 📚 Comprehensive Developer Support - Get started quickly with robust resources.
  FinancialContent offers detailed documentation, sample queries, and dedicated support to ensure smooth integration. Our resources help developers of all levels build effective search functionalities.

Optimized for High-Speed Access

The findStock API is engineered for optimal performance, adhering to industry best practices for fast and efficient data delivery. Our RESTful endpoints use lightweight JSON formatting to minimize payload size, enabling rapid parsing and low bandwidth usage. We leverage advanced caching to speed up repeated searches, while globally distributed servers reduce latency for users worldwide. Rate limiting and pagination are optimized to maintain stability under heavy query loads, and asynchronous processing ensures smooth handling of complex search requests. This performance-driven design empowers developers to create responsive, user-friendly search experiences.

Sample Request

GET /api/findStock?T=your_base64_key&search=SYMBOL/GOOG|NAME/GOOG| SYMBOL/GOOG*|NAME/GOOG*|WORD/GOOG|WORD/GOOG*&sort=Popularity&limit=10

Sample Response (JSON)

{
  "results": [
    {
      "symbol": "GOOG",
      "name": "Alphabet Inc.",
      "exchange": "NASDAQ",
      ...
    },
    ...
  ]
}