Yahoo Finance FAQs

Question 1

What is the Yahoo Finance MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a simple MCP server that uses yfinance to fetch stock data, news, and other financial information directly from Yahoo Finance.

Question 2

What tools does this server provide?

Accepted Answer

The server provides tools such as get_ticker_info, get_ticker_news, search_quote, search_news, get_market, get_sector, and get_industry.

Question 3

How do I install and use the Yahoo Finance MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

First, install uv. Then, add the provided configuration snippet to your MCP server configuration file. See the README for detailed instructions.

Question 4

What is yfinance?

Accepted Answer

yfinance is a popular Python library used to access the Yahoo Finance API, allowing you to retrieve historical and real-time financial data.

Question 5

Is this tool suitable for automated trading?

Accepted Answer

While it can fetch real-time data, it's crucial to ensure the data accuracy and reliability for automated trading. Always backtest and validate your strategies.

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