yf_ticker_fast_info tool retrieves a streamlined set of essential company metrics. It’s a lightweight alternative to the full yf_ticker_info tool, optimized for quick access to commonly used data points.
Parameters
Ticker symbol (e.g., “AAPL”, “MSFT”, “TSLA”)
Output format for the response
json- Returns structured JSON datamarkdown- Returns formatted markdown tables
Maximum number of rows to display in markdown preview (min: 1, max: 200)
Save the result to a file
What Data is Included
The fast info endpoint returns a focused set of key metrics:- Price Information: Last price, previous close, open
- Market Metrics: Market capitalization, shares outstanding
- Trading Volume: Volume, average volume
- Price Ranges: Day high/low, 52-week high/low
- Valuation: P/E ratio, earnings per share
- Dividends: Dividend rate and yield
- Exchange: Trading currency and timezone
Fast info excludes detailed company information like business summary, analyst recommendations, management details, and advanced financial metrics. For comprehensive data, use ticker_info.
When to Use Fast Info vs Full Info
Useyf_ticker_fast_info when:
- You need quick access to current price and market cap
- You’re building dashboards or monitoring tools that poll frequently
- You only need essential trading metrics
- Performance and response time are critical
yf_ticker_info when:
- You need comprehensive company details and business information
- You want analyst recommendations and target prices
- You need detailed financial ratios and valuation metrics
- You’re conducting fundamental analysis or research