Real Time and Delayed Stock Quotes

Stock Quotes are available in delayed mode (15 - 20 minute delay, no exchange fees) or real time mode, for which the exchanges charge a monthly fee. Fees vary by exchange. You can opt to use real time quotes for some exchanges and delayed quotes for others.

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The current quote for a stock is known as Level 1 data, showing the most recent trade and the current bid and ask information. Historical prices/volumes for charting are available as far back as the 1980s for a variety of frequencies.

Level 2 data shows the entire order book for a stock (primarily based on limit orders). In the level two display below, the left side shows what people are willing to pay to buy a stock (i.e., bid) and the right side shows what people are willing to sell a stock for (i.e., ask). Each price tier is shown separately.