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An overview of OTC Markets Group
OTC Markets Group operates the OTCQX® Best Market, the OTCQB® Venture Market, and the Pink® Open Market for 10,000 US and global securities. Connect to a diverse network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services through OTC Link® ATS. Access mission-critical quote and trade data, as well as company and security information to the trading, investment, legal and regulatory communities. OTC Link ATS is operated by OTC Link LLC, member FINRA/SIPC and SEC regulated ATS.
We support OTC Markets Level 1, Level 2 from the OTC Multicast feed. Our data products include real-time/streaming delayed data, end-of-day data, historical quote data, company financial data, security master data, corporate actions/reference data.
Access data designed and tailored for your specific needs. These could be for trading using electronic low latency datafeeds, through our desktop services which provide deep analytical tools, or via our end of day valuation products.
We support OTC Markets Level 1, Level 2 from the OTC Multicast feed. Our data products include real-time/streaming delayed data, end-of-day data, historical quote data, company financial data, security master data, corporate actions/reference data.
Access data designed and tailored for your specific needs. These could be for trading using electronic low latency datafeeds, through our desktop services which provide deep analytical tools, or via our end of day valuation products.
Key Facts
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Geographical coverageUnited State
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HistoryFINRA TDDS EOD pricing from 2001Tick History from 1997OTC Market Depth Data from 2015
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Data formatCSVDelimitedGZIPHTMLJSONPCAPPDFParquetPythonSQLString FormatTextUser InterfaceXMLZip Archive
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Delivery mechanismAPICloudDesktopDigital FilesExcelFTPRSS FeedSFTPSQLWebsite
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Data frequencyContinuous
Features & Benefits
What you get with OTC Markets Group
- OTC Markets Level 1 data includes all trades and the Inside Best Quote (BBO) available from the market makers within the OTC Link ATS. We also cover FINRA TDDS (part of UTP Level 1 entitlement) which provides all the trades for OTC Markets traded instrument. With a combined view, clients can access all Trades, and Quotes from the OTC Link system. Level 1 data includes segment information and flags related to Disclosure status, Caveat Emptor among others.
- Our Level 2 data implementation of OTC Markets depth data covers two variants - a Market by Price domain, and an attributed Market Maker depth view in OMM domains. We cover the OTC Markets only depth data (excludes Global OTC).
- Eikon/Workspace clients can view the combined FINRA TDDS (all trades) and OTC Markets Level 1 Quote, using a chain RIC in the format 0#NSRGY.PK. Refinitiv internally derives adjusted closing prices for accurate Net Change/Percentage change calculations.
- We cover all instrument types: Ordinary Shares, ADRs, Foreign Issues, ETFs, Bitcoin Trusts, and Digital Securities published on the OTC Markets feed.
- We are market leaders in the depth of historic data stored, which is all validated and cleansed. We have years of normalised data available in our end of day historical data and our tick history services. We cover all OTC Markets historical L1 and depth data.
- Full data access is provided in our Eikon and Workspace desktop platforms. Access a wealth of value-add analytics and daily and intraday charting applications. We offer both intuitive request-response and bulk access to a wide array of reference data content including instrument and venue level reference data, cross reference symbology. Clients can choose real-time or delayed access.
- Power your applications with market data feed handlers offering robust performance and comprehensive features or access our cloud data store of full-depth, raw exchange PCAP data.
How it works
Accessing the dataset
This dataset can be used by the following products. Talk to us to learn more about different packages and offerings.
Refinitiv Data Platform
The Refinitiv Data Platform delivers a single, consistent data experience to access, distribute and build with Refinitiv and third party data. With cloud-enabled platform capabilities and flexible distribution options, the Refinitiv Data Platform enables faster deployment of applications, greater scale with workflow-critical analytics and a reimagined approach to technology innovation, data distribution and management
- Data Formats:
- JSON
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time prices
- Daily reference data changes
Eikon
Refinitiv Eikon delivers a powerful combination of information, analytics and exclusive news on financial markets – delivered in an elegant and intuitive desktop and mobile interface.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- JSON
- User Interface
- Python
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Desktop
- Excel
- Service Frequencies:
- Real-Time
- Real-Time Delayed
Workspace
Refinitiv Workspace delivers a powerful combination of information, analytics and exclusive news on financial markets – delivered in an elegant and intuitive desktop and mobile interface.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- JSON
- User Interface
- Python
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Desktop
- Excel
- Service Frequencies:
- Real-Time
- Real-Time Delayed
Refinitiv DataScope Select
Refinitiv DataScope Select is a unique platform that offers intuitive, cross-asset and timely access to all of Refinitiv reference and pricing data. Data is delivered by Refinitiv DataScope Select across the following platforms: HTTP/HTTPS, SFTP and API.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- Zip Archive
- GZIP
- Delimited
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- FTP
- API
- SFTP
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time prices
- Daily reference data changes
Refinitiv On Demand
Refinitiv On Demand is a delivery channel for Refinitiv content and capabilities enabling clients to customize the information they want to receive on a bespoke basis. Refinitiv On Demand provides a consultative approach to provide efficient, timely custom solutions to help clients make informed decisions. The final reports and analysis are delivered to clients via email.
Note: Refinitiv On Demand is not available as part of a Refinitiv Access deal. Please consult your account manager.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- Text
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- Digital Files
- Service Frequencies:
- On-Demand
Knowledge Direct
Knowledge Direct API uses industry standard protocols (SOAP and XML) to deliver Refinitiv content for inclusion within internal or external client applications. Using XML request/response, clients can access a comprehensive offering of company and economic Data (fundamentals, estimates, significant developments, etc.), market data, news and quotes and the associated capabilities, including charts, search and timeseries.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- FTP
- API
- Service Frequencies:
- Real-Time
Refinitiv Datastream
Welcome to Datastream, our historical financial database with over 40 million individual instruments or indicators across all major asset classes, including 15 million economic indicators. It features 100+ years of data, across 175 countries – the information and tools you need to interpret market trends, economic cycles, and the impact of world events.
Datastream is available via Datastream Advance (EOL Sept 2021) or via Eikon DFO, Eikon R&A, Refinitiv Workspace for Students, Refinitiv Workspace for Academics, Refinitiv Workspace for Wealth. It is expected to be included in many more variants of Refinitiv Workspace during 2021.
Datafeed access is via Datastream Data Loader & Datastream Web Service (which includes Matlab, EViews, Python, R & codebook integration)
Client desktop tools include
DFO (Datastream for Office)
Datastream Charting, including Chartbook
Navigator - Search & Navigation tool
- Data Formats:
- HTML
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- RSS Feed
- API
- Desktop
- Service Frequencies:
- End of Day
- Inter-Day
Refinitiv DataScope Plus
Refinitiv DataScope Plus delivers bulk end of day pricing and intraday reference and entity data that updates automatically every 15 minutes based to ensure clients’ security masters are current and accurate.
- Data Formats:
- XML
- Zip Archive
- GZIP
- Delimited
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- FTP
- SFTP
- Service Frequencies:
- Daily
Refinitiv Tick History
Tick History provides superior coverage of complete, timely, and global nanosecond tick data. This enables you to download the data you need when you need it, via a single interface.
Coverage goes back as far as 1996 with a standardized naming convention based on RIC symbology that helps lower your data management cost.
Captured from real-time data feeds, Tick History offers global tick data since 1996 across all asset classes, covering both OTC and exchange-traded instruments from 500+ exchanges and third-party contributor data, the majority available two hours after markets close.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- JSON
- GZIP
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- Website
- API
- Cloud
- Service Frequencies:
- Intraday
Refinitiv Real-Time - Direct
Refinitiv Real-Time Direct is a low latency feed handler that delivers data on an Exchange-by-Exchange basis. Refinitiv offers a low latency solution without the problems associated with managing feeds and software by combining the fastest speed in the market with a remote management capability.
- Data Formats:
- String Format
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time delayed
- Daily
Refinitiv Real-Time - Ultra Direct
Proven technology for market participants requiring ultra low-latency market data of the highest quality. Power your applications with our market data feed handler, which offers robust performance and comprehensive features.
- Data Formats:
- PCAP
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time delayed
- Daily
Refinitiv Tick History - PCAP
Refinitiv Tick History - PCAP is a cloud-based, 20+ petabyte repository of ultra-high quality global market data, captured directly in the exchange data centres. It enables you to access complete sets of lossless, top-of-book and full-depth data (Levels 1, 2 and 3) in your choice of format. You can save bandwidth and compute costs by bringing your query to our cloud, seamlessly pulling down only the data or pre-configured analytics you need.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- PCAP
- Parquet
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- SFTP
- Cloud
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time delayed, Daily
Refinitiv Tick History Workbench
We developed Refinitiv Tick History Workbench with the analyst in mind leveraging standard tools and pre-built examples. Move away from data management and focus on analysing market microstructure, trading strategies or execution quality. Refinitiv Tick History Workbench includes SQL access to RTH-PCAP with 20+ petabytes of data including Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 data feeds. Your business will be powered by the highest quality top-of-book and depth-of-book data.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- SQL
- Python
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- Website
- API
- SQL
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time delayed, Daily
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