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Company Name Search API

Search for ticker symbols, company names, and exchange details for equity securities and ETFs listed on various exchanges with the FMP Name Search API. This endpoint is useful for retrieving ticker symbols when you know the full or partial company or asset name but not the symbol identifier.

About Company Name Search API

The FMP Name Search API provides an easy way to find the ticker symbols and exchange information for companies and ETFs. This endpoint is useful for retrieving ticker symbols when you know the company or asset name but not the symbol identifier.

Key Features of the Name Search API

Simple Company Name Lookup: Enter a company or asset name, and retrieve the corresponding ticker symbol, company name, and exchange details.
Equity Securities and ETFs: Supports searches for a variety of listed equity securities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across major exchanges.
Accurate and Up-to-Date Data: Receive real-time, accurate search results, ensuring you're always working with the latest available information.

How Investors and Analysts Can Benefit

Quick Symbol Lookup: Easily locate ticker symbols when you know the company name but not the corresponding symbol.
Broad Market Coverage: Search across multiple exchanges for both domestic and international companies, helping you stay informed about different markets.
Streamlined Workflow: Enhance your research and investment decisions by quickly identifying the correct symbols for analysis or trade execution.

Endpoint:

https://financialmodelingprep.com/stable/search-name?query=AA

Company Name Search API Parameters

Query Parameter

Type

Example

query*

string

limit

number

exchange

string

NASDAQ

(*) Required

How it works

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Company Name Search API FAQs

How can I search for company details using the CIK?

You can search for company details using the CIK by accessing our CIK search API. Simply input the CIK of the company you are looking for, and you will receive the relevant data. For more information and a sample of the data returned using the CIK search API, you can visit our documentation here: https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/developer/docs#cik-name-search-company-search

How can I filter out inactive stocks from the API?

You can filter out inactive stocks by using the API endpoint to see the list of active symbols. Please refer to this link for more information: https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/developer/docs#tradable-search-stock-list

How many years of data do you cover?

We cover more than 30+ years for most of our endpoints if the information is available on company filings.

How many stocks do you provide financial data for?

We have over 80,000 unique symbols that we provide financial data for across 60 stock exchanges globally

What is the quality of FMP data?

Quality data is key to making accurate, informed decisions. It is our main focus to deliver the most accurate financial data to our users.

Is your data split adjusted?

Yes, we have historical data adjusted for splits and dividends.

How can I see new endpoints added to the API?

We keep track of all changes including new properties and new endpoints added to our API on our changelog.

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