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Search for financial instruments by company name, symbol, or keywords. This endpoint helps you find the correct ticker symbols for your analysis.

Parameters

string
required
Search query (company name, symbol, or keywords)

Response

array
Array of search results matching the query

Search Tips

Company Names

Search by full or partial company names:
  • apple → Apple Inc. (AAPL)
  • microsoft → Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
  • tesla → Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

Ticker Symbols

Search by exact or partial symbols:
  • AAPL → Apple Inc.
  • MSFT → Microsoft Corporation
  • QQQ → Invesco QQQ Trust

Keywords

Search by industry or business keywords:
  • electric vehicle → Tesla, Rivian, etc.
  • cloud computing → Amazon, Microsoft, etc.
  • semiconductor → NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, etc.

Security Types

  • Equity: Common stocks
  • ETF: Exchange-traded funds
  • Mutual Fund: Mutual funds
  • Index: Market indices
  • Cryptocurrency: Digital assets
  • Forex: Currency pairs
  • Commodity: Commodity futures

Use Cases

  • Symbol Lookup: Find correct ticker symbols
  • Company Discovery: Discover companies in specific sectors
  • Investment Research: Explore similar companies
  • Data Validation: Verify symbol accuracy before analysis

Data Source

This endpoint uses Alpha Vantage search functionality with comprehensive coverage of global markets.

Notes

  • Results are ranked by relevance (matchScore)
  • Search is case-insensitive
  • Supports partial matches for flexible searching
  • Maximum 10 results returned per query
  • Includes both US and international securities