Developer trading API with commission-free multi-leg options, paper trading and market data.
ThetaData
Real-time and historical options, stock and index data with tick-level NBBO quotes.
From $40/mo
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Quants who need tick-level historical options data cheaply
Notable features
- 100% US options market coverage
- Every NBBO quote reported by OPRA (Standard+)
- Up to 14 years of history
- Terminal app and flat files
- Comprehensive Greeks
Pricing notes
Options Value $40/mo, Standard $80, Pro $160 (individual use).
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