Comprehensive Market Data for Developers & Traders
Our Stock API provides access to comprehensive market data from more than 50 exchanges worldwide, including XETRA and Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext Paris/Amsterdam, as well as NYSE and NASDAQ in the USA. We offer fundamental data (annual/quarterly, up to 40 years), historical quotes (up to 100 years back), intraday data and more.
Coverage includes stocks, ETFs, indices, funds, currencies and cryptos. For stocks/ETFs we provide master data, for stocks also fundamentals.
All data is provided in JSON format via a REST API. The base package includes 100,000 requests/day. Examples: Documentation. Pricing: Packages.
The free account includes 50 daily requests. API tokens can be found in the account area. Contact: kontakt@leeway.tech.
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Supported Data Types
| Category | Examples | Use Case | Typical Fields | Example Endpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realtime Quotes | OHLC, last, change | Live Display / Trigger | o,h,l,c,v,date | /api/v1/public/live |
| Historical Prices | OHLC, Volume | Charts, Backtests | o,h,l,c,v,date | /api/v1/public/historicalquotes |
| Intraday Aggregations | 1m, 5m, 15m | Short-term Strategies | interval, o,h,l,c,v | /api/v1/public/intraday |
| Dividends | Cash, Ex‑Date | Income Models | exDate, amount, currency | /api/v1/public/events |
| Splits | Ratio | Price Normalization | splitDate, from, to | /api/v1/public/events |
| Corporate Actions | M&A, Spin‑offs | Event Adjustment | type, effectiveDate | /api/v1/public/events |
| Fundamentals | KPIs, Balance Sheet | Screening, Valuation | revenue, netIncome | /api/v1/public/fundamentals |
| Metadata | Listing, ISIN | Data Quality | name, isin, wkn | /api/v1/public/isin |
Quick Start: First Steps with the API
1. Get API Token
Sign up for free and get your API token immediately in the Account area.
2. Find Exchange
All exchanges: https://api.leeway.tech/api/v1/public/general/exchanges?apitoken=YOUR_TOKEN
3. Find Symbol or Search by Name/ISIN
All XETRA symbols: https://api.leeway.tech/api/v1/public/general/symbols/XETRA?apitoken=YOUR_TOKEN
Search example (Apple): https://api.leeway.tech/api/v1/public/general/isin/apple?apitoken=YOUR_TOKEN
4. Retrieve Fundamental Data
For Deutsche Telekom: https://api.leeway.tech/api/v1/public/fundamentals/DTE.XETRA?apitoken=YOUR_TOKEN
5. Retrieve Historical Prices
For Deutsche Telekom on XETRA: https://api.leeway.tech/api/v1/public/historicalquotes/DTE.XETRA?apitoken=YOUR_TOKEN
Available Datasets
Price Data API
End-of-day History
Historical price data with up to 100 years of daily history in Open, High, Low, Close, Volume format. Access to daily updated data for the majority of stocks traded worldwide.
Fundamental Data API
Balance sheet data, estimates, etc.
Up to 40 years of history of annually or quarterly published balance sheets, cash flow statements and income statements: From net income to dividend payments to long-term or short-term liabilities. Also: Analyst estimates, earnings history and more.
Live Quotes (Delayed)
Worldwide, Intraday
Price data for stocks with 15 to 20 minutes delay for around 50,000 stocks worldwide.
Interval Price Data
Price History in Minute Intervals
3-month history of price data in 5-minute or 1-minute (US only) intervals.
Forex, Crypto and Commodities
History and Live Quotes
Real-time price data for cryptocurrencies and over 2000 traditional currency pairs. Up to 20 years of closing price history.
Funds & ETF API
History and Live Quotes
Historical prices and master data for funds and ETFs from around the world.
For ETFs, typically the top 10 or even top 50 components are available depending on the provider. Common ratings and metrics such as Morningstar ratings are also included. Unfortunately, we do not yet have data on fund composition. We are working to close this data gap. With an API token from the free account, funds can be searched by name or ISIN via the example request.
Example document: https://api.leeway.tech/api/v1/public/general/isin/acatis?apitoken=YOUR_TOKEN
Data Fields Explanation
Here you'll find a selection of important ETF/fund data fields. For the complete list of all fields visit the API Glossary.
General
Code- The ETF or fund ticker symbol.
Type- The type of security, such as Common Stock, ETF, Fund, or Index. For this section, it will be ETF.
Name- The name of the ETF or fund.
Exchange- The exchange code identifier for the stock exchange where this ticker is listed (this is NOT to be interpreted as "primary exchange").
CurrencyCode- The three-letter ISO 4217 currency code used for trading (e.g., USD, EUR, GBP).
CurrencyName- The full name of the trading currency.
CurrencySymbol- The standard currency symbol (e.g., $ for USD, £ for GBP, € for EUR).
CountryName- The country where the stock exchange is located.
CountryISO- The ISO country code.
OpenFigi- The Open Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI) code.
Description- A description of the ETF or fund and its investment strategy.
Category- The Morningstar category classification for the ETF or fund.
UpdatedAt- The date when the fundamentals data for this ticker was last updated.
Technicals
Beta- The 5-year levered beta, measuring volatility relative to the country's main market indices.
52WeekHigh- The highest price reached during the past 52 weeks.
52WeekLow- The lowest price reached during the past 52 weeks.
50DayMA- The 50-day simple moving average of the price.
200DayMA- The 200-day simple moving average of the price.
ETF_Data
ISIN- International Securities Identification Number. This identifier may be shared between different ticker symbols for the same security traded on different exchanges.
Company_Name- The name of the ETF issuer or fund management company.
Company_URL- The website URL of the ETF issuer.
ETF_URL- The direct link to the ETF's page on the issuer's website.
Domicile- The country where the ETF is legally formed and regulated.
Index_Name- The benchmark index that the ETF tracks, as classified by Morningstar.
Yield- The current trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield.
Dividend_Paying_Frequency- How often the ETF pays dividends (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually).
Inception_Date- The date when the ETF first began trading.
Max_Annual_Mgmt_Charge- The maximum annual management fee charged to investors, based on the value of their investment. Expressed as a decimal (e.g., 0.2000 = 0.2%).
Ongoing_Charge- The Ongoing Charges Figure (OCF), representing the total annual cost of holding the investment. This broader metric includes management fees and other operating expenses, commonly used in Europe for UCITS funds. Expressed as a decimal (e.g., 0.2000 = 0.2%).
Date_Ongoing_Charge- The date when the ongoing charge was set or last changed, if available.
NetExpenseRatio- The North American equivalent of the Ongoing Charge, representing the fund's total annual operating expense ratio. These fees are deducted from dividend and capital gains distributions. To convert to percentage, multiply by 100 (e.g., 0.00150 = 0.15%).
AnnualHoldingsTurnover- The percentage rate at which the ETF or fund replaces its holdings each year, indicating how actively the portfolio is managed.
TotalAssets- Total assets under management, representing the size of this share class.
Average_Mkt_Cap_Mil- The average market capitalization of the ETF's holdings, expressed in millions.
Market_Capitalisation
Mega- The percentage of holdings in "mega" or "giant" capitalization companies.
Big- The percentage of holdings in "big" or "large" capitalization companies.
Medium- The percentage of holdings in "medium" capitalization companies.
Small- The percentage of holdings in "small" capitalization companies.
Micro- The percentage of holdings in "micro" capitalization companies.
Asset_Allocation
Long_%- The percentage of long positions in this asset type.
Short_%- The percentage of short positions in this asset type.
Net_Assets_%- The net percentage of assets allocated to this type (long minus short).
Cash- Cash and currency investments.
NotClassified- Investments that cannot be classified into other categories.
Stock non-US- Non-US equity investments.
Other- Other non-stock investment types.
Stock US- US equity investments.
Bond- Fixed income investments (bonds).
World_Regions
Equity_%- The percentage allocation to this region for this specific ETF.
Relative_to_Category- The average percentage allocation to this region across all ETFs in the same category.
Regions- Geographic regions: North America, United Kingdom, Europe Developed, Europe Emerging, Africa/Middle East, Japan, Australasia, Asia Developed, Asia Emerging, Latin America.
Sector_Weights
Equity_%- The percentage allocation to this sector for this specific ETF.
Relative_to_Category- The average percentage allocation to this sector across all ETFs in the same category.
Sectors- Economic sectors: Basic Materials, Consumer Cyclicals, Financial Services, Real Estate, Communication Services, Energy, Industrials, Technology, Consumer Defensive, Healthcare, Utilities.
Fixed_Income
EffectiveDuration- A duration calculation for bonds with embedded options, measuring sensitivity to interest rate changes.
Fund_%- The duration in years for this specific ETF.
Relative_to_Category- The average duration in years across all ETFs in the same category.
ModifiedDuration- A measure of how much a bond's price will change in response to a change in interest rates.
EffectiveMaturity- The weighted average time until bonds reach maturity, accounting for early redemption through calls or refunding.
CreditQuality- Credit quality classification for bonds in the ETF's holdings (e.g., AAA, AA, A, BBB). Note: This field structure may vary and should be interpreted with caution.
Coupon- The annual interest rate paid on bonds, expressed as a percentage of the face value, paid from issue date until maturity.
Price- The recent average price of bonds in the ETF's portfolio.
YieldToMaturity- The total expected rate of return if bonds are held until maturity, including all interest payments and principal repayment.
Holdings_Count
Holdings_Count- The total number of individual securities held in the ETF's portfolio.
Top_10_Holdings
AAPL.US- The full ticker symbol of the holding (example format shown).
Code- The ticker symbol of the holding.
Exchange- The exchange code suffix (e.g., .US, .XETRA).
Name- The name of the company or issuer.
Sector- The economic sector of the holding company.
Industry- The industry classification of the holding company.
Country- The country where the exchange is located.
Region- The geographic region of the country.
Assets_%- The percentage of the ETF's total assets allocated to this holding.
Holdings
Holdings- The complete list of all securities held in the ETF's portfolio, if available.
Valuations_Growth
Valuations_Rates_Portfolio- Valuation metrics specific to this ETF's portfolio.
Price/Prospective Earnings- The average price-to-prospective earnings ratio of the ETF's holdings.
Price/Book- The average price-to-book ratio of the ETF's holdings.
Price/Sales- The average price-to-sales ratio of the ETF's holdings.
Price/Cash Flow- The average price-to-cash flow ratio of the ETF's holdings.
Dividend-Yield Factor- The average dividend yield of the ETF's holdings.
Valuations_Rates_To_Category- The average valuation ratios across all ETFs in the same category.
Growth_Rates_Portfolio- Growth metrics specific to this ETF's portfolio.
Long-Term Projected Earnings Growth- The average long-term projected earnings growth rate of the ETF's holdings.
Historical Earnings Growth- The average historical earnings growth rate of the ETF's holdings.
Sales Growth- The average sales growth rate of the ETF's holdings.
Cash-Flow Growth- The average cash flow growth rate of the ETF's holdings.
Book-Value Growth- The average book value growth rate of the ETF's holdings.
Growth_Rates_To_Category- The average growth rates across all ETFs in the same category.
MorningStar
Ratio- The Morningstar star rating (1-5 stars), representing the fund's risk-adjusted return relative to its category.
Category_Benchmark- The benchmark index used for this ETF category. Note: This is the category benchmark, not necessarily the index tracked by this specific ETF.
Sustainability_Ratio- The Morningstar sustainability rating, indicating how well the fund manages ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) risks.
Performance
1y_Volatility- The 1-year daily volatility of the ETF, annualized to show expected price fluctuation.
3y_Volatility- The 3-year standard deviation volatility of the ETF, measuring price variability over three years.
3y_ExpReturn- The expected 3-year return for the ETF. If unavailable, use the trailing Returns_3Y figure as an approximation.
3y_SharpRatio- The Sharpe ratio calculated over 3 years, measuring risk-adjusted return (higher is better).
Returns_YTD- Year-to-date return, calculated as ((Ending Price – Beginning Price + Dividends) / Beginning Price), annualized over 3 years. Note: These figures include management fees and may differ from returns calculated using price data alone.
Returns_1Y- The 1-year trailing total return, including dividends and distributions.
Returns_3Y- The 3-year trailing total return, including dividends and distributions.
Returns_5Y- The 5-year trailing total return, including dividends and distributions.
Returns_10Y- The 10-year trailing total return, including dividends and distributions.
Bonds
Coupon, Maturity and Morningstar Rating
Comprehensive data for corporate and US government bonds.
Macroeconomic Data
From GDP to Startup Formations
30 economic datasets and indicators for over one hundred countries.
Corporate Events
Splits, IPOs, Corporate Reports
Historical and current corporate events such as stock splits, initial public offerings (IPOs) and other corporate actions.
Dividends
Historical Dividend Payments
Comprehensive dividend data with ex-dividend dates, payment dates and dividend amounts for stocks worldwide.
📚 API Glossary: All Data Fields Explained
Complete explanation of all data fields – Ideal for developers & analysts
Our comprehensive API glossary explains all data fields available in the Leeway API. From fundamental data to balance sheet data to macro indicators – find detailed explanations for every field, grouped by categories for easy navigation.
- ✓ Fundamental data (Revenue, EBITDA, etc.)
- ✓ Balance sheet data (Assets, Liabilities, etc.)
- ✓ ETF fields (Holdings, Ratings, etc.)
- ✓ Crypto fundamental data
- ✓ Macroeconomic indicators
- ✓ Splits, dividends, IPO data
Why Leeway Is the Best Choice
| Criteria | Leeway | Typical Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| European Focus | ✓ Yes (XETRA, Frankfurt, Euronext) | Partial / US-focused |
| European Fundamentals | ✓ High coverage & quality (DE, FR, NL, Nordics) | Often sparse / delayed |
| Small/Mid Caps (Europe) | ✓ High-quality fundamentals even for smaller caps | Heterogeneous / incomplete |
| Data Normalization | ✓ Unified IDs & formats | Inconsistent |
| Developer UX | ✓ Consistent JSON schemas | Heterogeneous |
Frequently Asked Questions
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