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OpenBBToolkit

class OpenBBToolkit(BaseToolkit):

A toolkit for accessing financial data and analysis through OpenBB Platform.

This toolkit provides methods for retrieving and analyzing financial market data, including stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, economic indicators, and more through the OpenBB Platform SDK. For credential configuration, please refer to the OpenBB documentation https://my.openbb.co/app/platform/credentials .

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init

def __init__(self, timeout: Optional[float] = None):

Initialize the OpenBBToolkit.

This method sets up the OpenBB client and initializes the OpenBB Hub account system.

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_handle_api_error

def _handle_api_error(
    self,
    error: Exception,
    operation: str,
    log_level: str = 'warning',
    **format_args
):

Handle API operation errors consistently.

Parameters:

  • error (Exception): The caught exception.
  • operation (str): Description of the failed operation (e.g., “get_historical_data”).
  • log_level (str): Logging level to use (“warning” or “error”).
  • format_args: Additional format arguments for the error message .

Returns:

List: List with error message.

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search_equity

def search_equity(self, query: str, provider: Literal['intrinio', 'sec'] = 'sec'):

Search for equity symbols and company information.

For SEC provider, an empty query ("") returns the complete list of companies sorted by market cap.

Parameters:

  • query (str): Search query (company name or symbol), use "" for complete SEC list.
  • provider (Literal["intrinio", "sec"]): Data provider. Available
  • options: - sec: SEC EDGAR Database (sorted by market cap) - intrinio: Intrinio Financial Data

Returns:

List: Search results.

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search_institution

def search_institution(self, query: str):

Search for financial institutions in SEC database.

Parameters:

  • query (str): Institution name to search (e.g., “Berkshire Hathaway”).

Returns:

List: Institution search results.

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search_filings

def search_filings(
    self,
    symbol: str,
    provider: Literal['fmp', 'intrinio', 'sec'] = 'sec',
    form_type: Optional[str] = None
):

Search for SEC filings by CIK or ticker symbol.

Parameters:

  • symbol (str): Symbol to get data for (e.g., “MAXD”).
  • provider (Literal["fmp", "intrinio", "sec"]): Data provider. (default: :obj:sec)
  • form_type (Optional[str]): Filter by form type. Check the data provider for available types. Multiple comma separated items allowed for provider(s): sec. (default: :obj:None)

Returns:

List: Filing search results.

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search_etf

def search_etf(self, query: str, provider: Literal['fmp', 'intrinio'] = 'fmp'):

Search for ETF information.

Parameters:

  • query (str): Search query (ETF name or symbol).
  • provider (Literal["fmp", "intrinio"]): Data provider. (default: :obj:fmp)

Returns:

List: ETF search results.

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screen_market

def screen_market(
    self,
    provider: Literal['fmp', 'yfinance'] = 'fmp',
    country: Optional[str] = None,
    exchange: Optional[str] = None,
    sector: Optional[str] = None,
    industry: Optional[str] = None,
    mktcap_min: Optional[float] = None,
    mktcap_max: Optional[float] = None,
    beta_min: Optional[float] = None,
    beta_max: Optional[float] = None
):

Screen stocks based on market and fundamental criteria.

Parameters:

  • provider (Literal["fmp", "yfinance"]): Data provider. (default: :obj:fmp)
  • country (Optional[str]): Two-letter ISO country code (e.g., ‘US’, ‘IN’, ‘CN’). (default: :obj:None)
  • exchange (Optional[str]): Stock exchange code (e.g., ‘NYSE’, ‘AMEX’, ‘NSE’). (default: :obj:None)
  • sector (Optional[str]): Market sector (e.g., ‘Financial Services’, ‘Healthcare). (default: :obj:None)
  • industry (Optional[str]): Industry within sector (e.g., ‘Banks—Regional’,‘Drug Manufacturers’). (default: :obj:None)
  • mktcap_min (Optional[float]): Minimum market cap in USD. (default: :obj:None)
  • mktcap_max (Optional[float]): Maximum market cap in USD. (default: :obj:None)
  • beta_min (Optional[float]): Minimum beta value. (default: :obj:None)
  • beta_max (Optional[float]): Maximum beta value. (default: :obj:None)

Returns:

List: Screened stocks.

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get_available_indices

def get_available_indices(self, provider: Literal['fmp', 'yfinance'] = 'fmp'):

Get list of available market indices.

Parameters:

  • provider (Literal["fmp", "yfinance"]): Data provider. (default: :obj:fmp)

Returns:

List: Available indices.

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get_stock_quote

def get_stock_quote(
    self,
    symbol: str,
    provider: Literal['fmp', 'intrinio', 'yfinance'] = 'fmp'
):

Get current stock quote for a given symbol.

Parameters:

  • symbol (str): Stock symbol (e.g., ‘AAPL’ for Apple Inc.)
  • provider (Literal["fmp", "intrinio", "yfinance"]): Data source. (default: :obj:fmp)

Returns:

List: Stock quote data in requested format

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get_historical_data

def get_historical_data(
    self,
    symbol: str,
    provider: Literal['fmp', 'polygon', 'tiingo', 'yfinance'] = 'fmp',
    asset_type: Literal['equity', 'currency', 'crypto'] = 'equity',
    start_date: Optional[str] = None,
    end_date: Optional[str] = None,
    interval: Literal['1m', '5m', '15m', '30m', '1h', '4h', '1d'] = '1d'
):

Retrieves historical market data from OpenBB Platform providers.

Parameters:

  • symbol (str): Stock symbol (e.g., ‘AAPL’ for Apple Inc.).
  • provider (Literal["fmp", "polygon", "tiingo", "yfinance"]): Data source. (default: :obj:fmp)
  • asset_type (Literal["equity", "currency", "crypto"]): Asset type. (default: :obj:equity)
  • start_date: Start date in YYYY-MM-DD format. If None, uses provider’s default lookback. (default: :obj:None)
  • end_date: End date in YYYY-MM-DD format. If None, uses current date. (default: :obj:None)
  • interval: Data frequency/timeframe. (default: :obj:1d) (default: 1d)

Returns:

List: Historical market data.

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get_market_data

def get_market_data(
    self,
    category: Literal['gainers', 'losers', 'active'] = 'active'
):

Get market movers data.

Parameters:

  • category (Literal["gainers", "losers", "active"]): Type of market data. Must be ‘gainers’, ‘losers’, or ‘active’. (default: :obj:active)

Returns:

List: Market movers data.

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get_earnings_calendar

def get_earnings_calendar(
    self,
    start_date: Optional[str] = None,
    end_date: Optional[str] = None
):

Get company earnings calendar with filtering and sorting options.

Parameters:

  • start_date (Optional[str]): Start date in YYYY-MM-DD format. (default: :obj:None)
  • end_date (Optional[str]): End date in YYYY-MM-DD format. (default: :obj:None)

Returns:

List: Earnings calendar.

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get_dividend_calendar

def get_dividend_calendar(
    self,
    start_date: Optional[str] = None,
    end_date: Optional[str] = None
):

Get dividend calendar with optional yield calculations.

Parameters:

  • start_date (Optional[str]): Start date in YYYY-MM-DD format. (default: :obj:None)
  • end_date (Optional[str]): End date in YYYY-MM-DD format. (default: :obj:None)

Returns:

List: Dividend calendar.

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get_ipo_calendar

def get_ipo_calendar(
    self,
    start_date: Optional[str] = None,
    end_date: Optional[str] = None
):

Get IPO/SPO calendar with comprehensive filtering options.

Parameters:

  • start_date (Optional[str]): Start date in YYYY-MM-DD format. (default: :obj:None)
  • end_date (Optional[str]): End date in YYYY-MM-DD format. (default: :obj:None)

Returns:

List: IPO/SPO calendar.

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get_available_indicators

def get_available_indicators(self, provider: Literal['econdb', 'imf'] = 'econdb'):

Get list of available economic indicators.

Parameters:

  • provider (Literal["econdb", "imf"]): Data provider. (default: :obj:econdb)

Returns:

List: Available indicators.

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get_indicator_data

def get_indicator_data(
    self,
    symbol: str,
    country: str,
    provider: Literal['econdb', 'imf'] = 'econdb'
):

Get detailed metadata for an economic indicator.

Parameters:

  • symbol (str): Stock symbol (e.g., ‘AAPL’ for Apple Inc.).
  • country (str): Country code (e.g., ‘US’ for United States).
  • provider (Literal["econdb", "imf"]): Data provider. (default: :obj:econdb)

Returns:

List: Indicator data.

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get_financial_metrics

def get_financial_metrics(
    self,
    symbol: str,
    provider: Literal['fmp', 'intrinio', 'yfinance'] = 'fmp',
    period: Literal['annual', 'quarter'] = 'annual',
    limit: int = 5
):

Get company financial metrics and ratios.

Parameters:

  • symbol (str): Stock symbol (e.g., ‘AAPL’ for Apple Inc.).
  • provider (Literal["fmp", "intrinio", "yfinance"]): Data source. (default: :obj:fmp)
  • period (Literal["annual", "quarter"]): Reporting period, “annual”: Annual metrics, “quarter”: Quarterly metrics. (default: :obj:annual)
  • limit (int): Number of periods to return. (default: :obj:5) (default: 5)

Returns:

List: Financial metric.

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get_company_profile

def get_company_profile(
    self,
    symbol: str,
    provider: Literal['fmp', 'intrinio', 'yfinance'] = 'fmp'
):

Get company profile information.

Parameters:

  • symbol (str): Stock symbol (e.g., ‘AAPL’ for Apple Inc.).
  • provider (Literal["fmp", "intrinio", "yfinance"]): Data provider. (default: :obj:fmp)

Returns:

List: Company profile.

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get_financial_statement

def get_financial_statement(
    self,
    symbol: str,
    provider: Literal['fmp', 'intrinio', 'polygon', 'yfinance'] = 'fmp',
    statement_type: Literal['balance', 'income', 'cash'] = 'balance',
    period: Literal['annual', 'quarter'] = 'annual',
    limit: int = 5
):

Get company financial statements.

Access balance sheet, income statement, or cash flow statement data. Data availability and field names vary by provider and company type.

Parameters:

  • symbol (str): Stock symbol (e.g., ‘AAPL’ for Apple Inc.).
  • provider (Literal["fmp", "intrinio", "polygon", "yfinance"]): Data provider. (default: :obj:fmp)
  • statement_type (Literal["balance", "income", "cash"]): Type of financial statement, “balance”: Balance sheet, “income”: Income statement, “cash”: Cash flow statement. (default: :obj:balance)
  • period (Literal["annual", "quarter"]): Reporting period, “annual”: Annual reports, “quarter”: Quarterly reports. (default: :obj:annual)
  • limit (int): Number of periods to return. (default: :obj:5) (default: 5)

Returns:

List: Financial statement data.

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get_financial_attributes

def get_financial_attributes(
    self,
    symbol: str,
    tag: str,
    frequency: Literal['daily', 'weekly', 'monthly', 'quarterly', 'yearly'] = 'yearly'
):

Get historical values for a specific financial attribute.

Parameters:

  • symbol (str): Stock symbol (e.g., ‘AAPL’ for Apple Inc.).
  • tag (str): Financial attribute tag (use search_financial_attributes to find tags). frequency (Literal[“daily”, “weekly”, “monthly”, “quarterly”, “yearly”]): Data frequency, “daily”, “weekly”, “monthly”, “quarterly”, “yearly”. (default: :obj:yearly)

Returns:

List: Historical values.

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search_financial_attributes

def search_financial_attributes(self, query: str):

Search for available financial attributes/tags.

Parameters:

  • query (str): Search term (e.g., “marketcap”, “revenue”, “assets”).

Returns:

List: Matching attributes.

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get_economic_calendar

def get_economic_calendar(
    self,
    provider: Literal['fmp', 'tradingeconomics'] = 'fmp',
    start_date: Optional[str] = None,
    end_date: Optional[str] = None
):

Get economic calendar events.

Parameters:

  • provider (Literal["fmp", "tradingeconomics"]): Data provider. (default: :obj:fmp)
  • start_date (Optional[str]): Start date in YYYY-MM-DD format. (default: :obj:None)
  • end_date (Optional[str]): End date in YYYY-MM-DD format. (default: :obj:None)

Returns:

List: Economic calendar.

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get_tools

def get_tools(self):

Returns:

List[FunctionTool]: List of available tools.