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Getting Started with Algoseek
Introduction: Algoseek is a leading provider of high-quality historical market data, designed to help traders, quants, and researchers develop and test trading strategies. This guide will help you get started with using Algoseek’s services.
Accessing Your Account: To access Algoseek’s data, you need an active account. You can sign up here and choose from various subscription plans based on your needs. After signing up, you’ll receive API credentials to access the data.
Setting Up: Once you have your account, download the SDK (if applicable) and configure it by inserting your API key into the config file. You can start by pulling some sample data to ensure everything is set up correctly.
Understanding Algoseek Data
Data Types: Algoseek offers a variety of market data, including tick data, options data, and historical OHLC data. Each data type serves different purposes, from intraday analysis to long-term strategy backtesting.
Data Structure: Each dataset is organized by date, symbol, and type. For instance, tick data is available with timestamps down to the millisecond, while options data includes Greeks and implied volatility.