Equity+ Quick Tips: Introducing QX Digital

Real-time data updates as market events occur, delayed data is typically distributed after a short lag, end-of-day data summarizes official closing values, and historical data supports charting, backtesting, analytics, and reporting.

Market data costs depend on the exchange, asset class, data type, user classification, display vs. non-display usage, redistribution rights, and delivery model.

A good provider should offer reliable uptime, broad asset coverage, normalized data, clear documentation, flexible delivery formats, security identifiers like CUSIP/ISIN/SEDOL/FIGI, transparent pricing, and responsive support.

24x5 market data gives firms access to U.S. equity pricing beyond the regular 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ET trading session. It is especially useful for fintech apps, global trading platforms, wealth tools, and firms serving investors across time zones. Read more here.