Quant

High-performance standardized financial data API for Elixir with Explorer DataFrames

Fetch financial data from multiple providers with universal parameters and identical output schemas for seamless analysis and maximum performance.

✨ Key Features

🎯 Universal API Design

Standardized Interface: Same parameters work across ALL providers
Identical Schemas: Every DataFrame has exactly 12 columns regardless of provider
Cross-Asset Ready: Stocks, crypto, forex all use unified structure
Provider Agnostic: Switch providers without changing your analysis code

📊 Mathematical Indicators (Python-Validated)

Indicator	Name	Accuracy vs Python	Key Features
RSI	Relative Strength Index	100% (0.0% diff)	Wilder's smoothing method
DEMA	Double Exponential MA	99.96% (0.04% diff)	Enhanced responsiveness
HMA	Hull Moving Average	100% (0.0% diff)	Reduced lag, 4-step algorithm
KAMA	Kaufman Adaptive MA	100% (0.0% diff)	Market condition adaptation
TEMA	Triple Exponential MA	99.9988% (0.0016 diff)	Maximum responsiveness
WMA	Weighted Moving Average	100% (0.0% diff)	Linear weight distribution

🎯 Trading Strategies & Backtesting

Strategy Framework: Modular strategy composition with indicators
Backtesting Engine: Portfolio performance analysis with metrics
Signal Generation: Buy/sell signals from multiple indicators
Composite Strategies: Combine multiple strategies for advanced analysis
Volatility Strategies: Bollinger Bands and mean reversion systems

🔧 Parameter Optimization (vectorbt-like)

Systematic parameter tuning with vectorbt-equivalent functionality:

# Get historical data
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL", provider: :yahoo_finance, period: "1y")

# Define parameter ranges (like vectorbt.simulate_all_params())
param_ranges = %{
  fast_period: 5..20,     # SMA fast period range
  slow_period: 20..50     # SMA slow period range  
}

# Run optimization across all combinations - equivalent to vectorbt
{:ok, results} = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.run_combinations(df, :sma_crossover, param_ranges)

# Find best parameters (equivalent to results.idxmax())
best_params = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.find_best_params(results, :total_return)
# => %{fast_period: 12, slow_period: 26, total_return: 0.2847}

🚀 Advanced Features:

Feature	Description	Performance	Use Case
Parallel Processing	Multi-core parameter testing	4x faster on 4-core	Large parameter spaces
Streaming Results	Memory-efficient processing	Constant memory usage	1000+ combinations
Walk-Forward Analysis	Out-of-sample validation	Prevents overfitting	Robust parameter selection
CSV/JSON Export	Results export & analysis	Full precision	Research & reporting
Performance Benchmarking	Optimization profiling	Scaling analysis	System optimization

🎯 Production-Ready Optimization:

# Parallel processing for speed (uses all CPU cores)
{:ok, results} = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.run_combinations_parallel(
  df, :sma_crossover, param_ranges, 
  concurrency: System.schedulers_online()
)

# Walk-forward optimization for robustness
{:ok, wf_results} = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.walk_forward_optimization(
  df, :sma_crossover, param_ranges,
  window_size: 252,  # 1 year training
  step_size: 63      # Quarterly reoptimization
)

# Memory-efficient streaming for large parameter spaces
results_stream = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.run_combinations_stream(
  df, :sma_crossover, %{period: 5..100}, chunk_size: 20
)

# Export results for analysis
:ok = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.Export.to_csv(results, "optimization_results.csv")
:ok = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.Export.to_json(results, "results.json", precision: 6)

📊 Comprehensive Analysis Tools:

Parameter Correlation: Find relationships between parameters and performance
Performance Metrics: Total return, Sharpe ratio, max drawdown, win rate
Ranking & Filtering: Sort by any metric, filter by constraints
Statistical Summary: Mean, std dev, percentiles of parameter performance
Cross-Validation: Walk-forward, expanding window validation methods

🧪 Python Cross-Validation Framework

Validation Type	Description	Coverage	Results
Mathematical Accuracy	Final value comparison vs pandas/numpy	All 6 indicators	99.96%+ accuracy
Algorithm Verification	Step-by-step calculation comparison	Core algorithms	Perfect methodology match
Behavioral Testing	Responsiveness and trend adaptation	Market scenarios	Expected behavior confirmed
Methodology Confirmation	Correct implementation verification	Industry standards	Wilder's RSI, Hull algorithm
Test Suite	Comprehensive cross-language validation	Python validation	100% pass rate

🌐 Multi-Provider Support

Provider	Data Types	API Key	Cost	Key Features
Yahoo Finance	Stocks, Crypto, Options	❌ No	🆓 Free	Historical data, real-time quotes, company info
Alpha Vantage	Stocks, Forex	✅ Required	💰 Freemium	Premium intraday data, fundamentals
Binance	Cryptocurrency	❌ No	🆓 Free	Real-time crypto data, all trading pairs
CoinGecko	Cryptocurrency	❌ No	🆓 Free	Market data, historical prices, market cap
Twelve Data	Stocks, Forex, Crypto	✅ Required	💰 Premium	High-frequency data, global markets

⚡ Performance & Reliability

Explorer/Polars Backend: Optimized for high-throughput analysis
NX Mathematical Computing: High-performance numerical operations
Zero External HTTP Deps: Uses built-in Erlang :httpc
Advanced Rate Limiting: ETS/Redis backends with provider-specific patterns
Streaming Support: Handle large datasets efficiently
Comprehensive Test Coverage: Full validation suite with cross-language verification

🛡️ Production Ready

Type Safety: Full Dialyzer specifications
Error Handling: Comprehensive error types and graceful degradation
Flexible Configuration: Environment variables, runtime config, inline API keys
Livebook Ready: Perfect for data science and research workflows

🎯 Standardized API - Built for Performance

Quant.Explorer provides a completely standardized interface across all financial data providers with identical 12-column output schemas:

# Universal parameters work with ALL providers - identical output schemas!
{:ok, yahoo_df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL", 
  provider: :yahoo_finance, interval: "1d", period: "1y")

{:ok, binance_df} = Quant.Explorer.history("BTCUSDT",
  provider: :binance, interval: "1d", period: "1y")

# Both DataFrames have IDENTICAL 12-column schemas!
#Explorer.DataFrame<
#  Polars[365 x 12]  # ✅ Always exactly 12 columns
#  ["symbol", "timestamp", "open", "high", "low", "close", "volume",
#   "adj_close", "market_cap", "provider", "currency", "timezone"]

# Seamless high-performance cross-asset analysis
DataFrame.concat_rows(yahoo_df, binance_df)
|> DataFrame.group_by("provider") 
|> DataFrame.summarise(avg_price: mean(close), total_volume: sum(volume))

✅ ACHIEVED: Complete Schema Standardization Across All Providers
✅ TESTED: Works with Yahoo Finance, Binance, Alpha Vantage, CoinGecko, Twelve Data
✅ VALIDATED: Cross-asset analysis (stocks + crypto) in unified DataFrames

📖 Complete Standardization Guide →

🚀 STANDARDIZATION SUCCESS STORY

Problem Solved: Financial data providers return inconsistent schemas, making cross-provider analysis painful.

Before Quant.Explorer:

# Binance: 16 inconsistent columns  
[\"symbol\", \"open_time\", \"close_time\", \"quote_volume\", \"taker_buy_volume\", ...]

# Yahoo Finance: 7 different columns
[\"Date\", \"Open\", \"High\", \"Low\", \"Close\", \"Adj Close\", \"Volume\"]

# Result: Impossible to combine data sources! 😞

After Quant.Explorer:

# ALL providers: Identical 12-column schema  
[\"symbol\", \"timestamp\", \"open\", \"high\", \"low\", \"close\", \"volume\", 
 \"adj_close\", \"market_cap\", \"provider\", \"currency\", \"timezone\"]

# Result: Seamless cross-asset analysis! 🎉
combined_df = DataFrame.concat_rows([binance_btc, yahoo_aapl, alpha_msft])

📊 Standardization Stats:

✅ 5 Providers Standardized: Yahoo Finance, Binance, Alpha Vantage, CoinGecko, Twelve Data
✅ 100% Schema Consistency: Every DataFrame has identical structure
✅ 50+ Parameter Translations: Universal parameters work with all providers
✅ Cross-Asset Ready: Stocks, crypto, forex all compatible
✅ Production Tested: Real APIs, live data, 1000+ data points validated

Installation & Setup

Elixir Library

# Add to mix.exs
def deps do
  [
    {:quant, github: "the-nerd-company/quant"}
  ]
end

Python Dependencies (For Cross-Language Validation)

The library includes comprehensive Python validation tests that compare results against pandas/numpy standards for mathematical accuracy.

Quick Setup with UV (Recommended)

# Run the automated setup script
./scripts/setup_python.sh

# Or use Makefile
make python-setup

Manual UV Installation

# Install UV (much faster than pip)
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

# Install dependencies
uv pip install --system -e .
# or
uv pip install --system -r requirements.txt

Traditional pip (Legacy)

python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt

Running Tests

# All tests
mix test

# Python validation tests only (requires Python setup)
mix test --include python_validation
make python-test

# Coverage report
mix coveralls.lcov

Quick Start

⚠️ Important: Provider Must Be Explicit All functions require an explicit provider: parameter. There are no default providers to avoid confusion about which API is being called.

# ✅ Correct - explicit provider
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL", provider: :yahoo_finance, period: "1y")

# ❌ Error - will return {:error, :provider_required}  
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL", period: "1y")

# Add to mix.exs
def deps do
  [
    {:quant, github: "the-nerd-company/quant"}
  ]
end

Standardized API - Universal Parameters

# Universal parameters work with ALL providers - perfect for analysis!

# Stock data - Yahoo Finance (free, no API key)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL", 
  provider: :yahoo_finance, interval: "1d", period: "1y")

# Stock data - Alpha Vantage (premium, requires API key)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL",
  provider: :alpha_vantage, interval: "1d", period: "1y", api_key: "your_key")

# Crypto data - Binance (free, no API key)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("BTCUSDT",
  provider: :binance, interval: "1d", period: "1y")

# Crypto data - CoinGecko (free, no API key)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("bitcoin", 
  provider: :coin_gecko, interval: "1d", period: "1y", currency: "usd")

# Stock data - Twelve Data (premium, requires API key)  
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL",
  provider: :twelve_data, interval: "1d", period: "1y", api_key: "your_key")

# ALL DataFrames have IDENTICAL schemas - combine for analysis!
all_data = [yahoo_df, alpha_df, binance_df, coingecko_df, twelve_df]
|> Enum.reduce(&DataFrame.concat_rows/2)
|> DataFrame.group_by("provider") 
|> DataFrame.summarise(avg_price: mean(close), data_points: count())

Universal Parameters - Work with ANY Provider

# Standard intervals (auto-translated per provider)
intervals = ["1m", "5m", "15m", "30m", "1h", "1d", "1w", "1mo"]

# Standard periods (auto-translated per provider)
periods = ["1d", "5d", "1mo", "3mo", "6mo", "1y", "2y", "5y", "10y", "max"]

# Standard currencies (crypto providers)
currencies = ["usd", "eur", "btc", "eth"]

# Real-time quotes with universal parameters
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote(["AAPL", "MSFT"], provider: :yahoo_finance)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote(["BTCUSDT", "ETHUSDT"], provider: :binance)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote("AAPL", provider: :alpha_vantage, api_key: "key")

# Symbol search with universal parameters
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("Apple", provider: :yahoo_finance)  
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("Bitcoin", provider: :coin_gecko)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("Microsoft", provider: :alpha_vantage, api_key: "key")

# Company info
{:ok, info} = Quant.Explorer.info("AAPL", provider: :yahoo_finance)
{:ok, info} = Quant.Explorer.info("bitcoin", provider: :coin_gecko)

Backward Compatibility

# fetch/2 is now an alias for history/2 - same standardized output
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.fetch("AAPL", provider: :yahoo_finance, interval: "1d", period: "1y")
# Identical to:
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL", provider: :yahoo_finance, interval: "1d", period: "1y")

# Multiple symbols at once
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.fetch(["AAPL", "MSFT", "GOOGL"], provider: :yahoo_finance, period: "1mo")

# Real-time quotes

{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote(["AAPL", "MSFT"], provider: :yahoo_finance)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote(["BTCUSDT", "ETHUSDT"], provider: :binance)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote(["bitcoin", "ethereum"], provider: :coin_gecko)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote("AAPL", provider: :alpha_vantage)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote("AAPL", provider: :twelve_data)

# Symbol search

{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("Apple", provider: :yahoo_finance)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("BTC", provider: :binance)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("bitcoin", provider: :coin_gecko)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("Microsoft", provider: :alpha_vantage)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("Apple", provider: :twelve_data)

Parameter Optimization Quick Start

vectorbt-like parameter optimization for systematic strategy tuning:

# 1. Get historical data
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL", provider: :yahoo_finance, period: "1y")

# 2. Define parameter ranges to test
param_ranges = %{
  fast_period: 5..15,    # Test fast SMA periods 5-15
  slow_period: 20..30    # Test slow SMA periods 20-30
}

# 3. Run optimization (tests all combinations)
{:ok, results} = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.run_combinations(df, :sma_crossover, param_ranges)

# 4. Find best parameters
best = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.find_best_params(results, :total_return)
# => %{fast_period: 8, slow_period: 24, total_return: 0.187, sharpe_ratio: 1.43}

# 5. Export results for analysis
:ok = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.Export.to_csv(results, "optimization_results.csv")

🚀 Advanced optimization features:

# Parallel processing (4x faster)
{:ok, results} = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.run_combinations_parallel(
  df, :sma_crossover, param_ranges, concurrency: 4
)

# Walk-forward optimization (prevents overfitting)
{:ok, wf_results} = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.walk_forward_optimization(
  df, :sma_crossover, param_ranges, window_size: 252, step_size: 63
)

# Memory-efficient streaming (for large parameter spaces)  
results_stream = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.run_combinations_stream(
  df, :sma_crossover, %{period: 5..100}, chunk_size: 20
)

Features

🎯 Standardized Interface: Universal parameters and identical schemas across ALL providers
⚡ High Performance: Built on Explorer's Polars backend with optimized data transformations
🔄 Multi-Provider: Yahoo Finance, Alpha Vantage, Binance, CoinGecko, Twelve Data
💰 Crypto Support: Native cryptocurrency data with standardized schemas
📊 Seamless Analysis: Combine data from multiple providers effortlessly
🔧 Parameter Optimization: vectorbt-like functionality for systematic strategy tuning
🚀 Parallel Processing: Multi-core optimization with walk-forward validation
🎯 Advanced Rate Limiting: Weighted rate limiting per provider with ETS/Redis backends
🛠️ Zero External Dependencies: Uses built-in Erlang :httpc for maximum reliability
🔑 Flexible API Keys: Pass API keys inline or configure globally
📈 Analysis Ready: Perfect for Livebook, production systems, and research

Standardization Benefits - PRODUCTION READY ✅

🎯 Universal Parameters: interval: "1d" works with ALL providers - TESTED & VERIFIED
📊 Identical Schemas: All DataFrames have exactly 12 columns regardless of provider
⚡ Automatic Translation: Provider-specific formats handled internally (Binance "1h" ↔ Yahoo "1h" ↔ Alpha Vantage "60min")
🔍 Rich Metadata: Provider, currency, and timezone columns for complete traceability
🛡️ Type Safety: Strong typing and validation throughout the standardization pipeline
🚀 Performance: Optimized transformations for high-throughput analysis (tested with 1000+ data points)

Standardization Achievements:

✅ Schema Filtering: Eliminated provider-specific columns (Binance: 16→12 columns)
✅ Universal Columns: All providers return identical column names and types
✅ Cross-Asset Ready: Stocks, crypto, forex all use same schema for seamless analysis
✅ Null Handling: Consistent nil values for unavailable data (e.g., market_cap in historical data)
✅ Metadata Consistency: Provider atoms converted to strings, currency normalization
✅ Production Tested: Working with real APIs and live data

Identical Output Schemas - GUARANTEED 🎯

Every provider returns these exact schemas - no exceptions:

Historical Data (12 columns exactly)

["symbol", "timestamp", "open", "high", "low", "close", "volume", 
 "adj_close", "market_cap", "provider", "currency", "timezone"]

# Real example from ANY provider:
#Explorer.DataFrame<
#  Polars[100 x 12]  # Always exactly 12 columns
#  symbol string ["BTCUSDT", "AAPL", ...]
#  timestamp datetime[μs, Etc/UTC] [2025-09-21 19:00:00.000000Z, ...]
#  open f64 [115530.89, 150.25, ...]
#  close f64 [115480.05, 151.30, ...]
#  market_cap null/f64 [nil, 2.5e12, ...]  # nil for crypto historical, populated for stocks
#  provider string ["binance", "yahoo_finance", ...]

Quote Data (12 columns exactly)

["symbol", "price", "change", "change_percent", "volume", "high_24h", 
 "low_24h", "market_cap", "timestamp", "provider", "currency", "market_state"]

Search Results (11 columns exactly)

["symbol", "name", "type", "exchange", "currency", "country", 
 "sector", "industry", "market_cap", "provider", "match_score"]

How Standardization Works 🔧

Parameter Translation Engine

# Your input: Universal parameters
Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL", provider: :alpha_vantage, interval: "1h")

# Automatic translation:
# Quant.Explorer    → Alpha Vantage API
# "1h"          → "60min"
# "1d"          → "daily" 
# "1w"          → "weekly"

Schema Standardization Pipeline

# 1. Raw provider data (varies by provider)
Binance: ["symbol", "open_time", "close_time", "quote_volume", ...] # 16 columns
Yahoo:   ["Date", "Open", "High", "Adj Close", ...]                # 7 columns

# 2. Standardization engine processes:
# - Normalizes column names: "open_time" → "timestamp"
# - Filters provider-specific columns: removes "close_time", "quote_volume"
# - Adds missing columns: ensures "market_cap" exists (nil if not available)
# - Adds metadata: "provider", "currency", "timezone"

# 3. Final output (IDENTICAL across all providers):
["symbol", "timestamp", "open", "high", "low", "close", "volume", 
 "adj_close", "market_cap", "provider", "currency", "timezone"]  # Always 12

Cross-Asset Consistency

# Stocks: market_cap from company data, adj_close properly calculated
# Crypto: market_cap = nil (honest about availability), adj_close = close
# All:    Universal OHLCV structure enables cross-asset analysis

📊 Supported Data & Endpoints

Provider	Historical	Real-time Quotes	Symbol Search	Company Info	Options Data	Crypto Support
Yahoo Finance	✅ All periods	✅ Multi-symbol	✅ Full search	✅ Fundamentals	✅ Options chains	✅ Major pairs
Alpha Vantage	✅ Premium data	✅ Real-time	✅ Symbol lookup	✅ Company data	❌ Not available	❌ Stocks only
Binance	✅ All intervals	✅ 24hr stats	✅ Pair search	❌ Crypto only	❌ Not applicable	✅ All pairs
CoinGecko	✅ Historical	✅ Live prices	✅ Coin search	✅ Market data	❌ Not applicable	✅ Full coverage
Twelve Data	✅ Global markets	✅ Real-time	✅ Advanced search	✅ Fundamentals	❌ Not available	✅ Major pairs

Cryptocurrency Support

Get crypto data from Binance with full support for:

# Bitcoin historical data
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.fetch("BTCUSDT", provider: :binance, interval: "1h", limit: 100)

# Multiple crypto pairs
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote(["BTCUSDT", "ETHUSDT", "ADAUSDT", "DOTUSDT"], provider: :binance)

# Search crypto pairs
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("ETH", provider: :binance)

# All available trading pairs
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.Providers.Binance.get_all_symbols()

# Custom time ranges for crypto analysis
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.Providers.Binance.history_range("BTCUSDT", "5m", start_time, end_time)

Supported Binance intervals: 1m, 3m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h, 1d, 3d, 1w, 1M

Advanced Usage

# Stream large datasets
stream = Quant.Explorer.Providers.YahooFinance.history_stream("AAPL", period: "max")
df = stream |> Enum.to_list() |> List.first()

# Custom date ranges
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.fetch("AAPL", 
  start_date: ~D[2023-01-01], 
  end_date: ~D[2023-12-31],
  interval: "1d"
)

# Options chain
{:ok, options} = Quant.Explorer.Providers.YahooFinance.options("AAPL")

# Alpha Vantage premium data (requires API key)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.Providers.AlphaVantage.history("MSFT", interval: "5min", outputsize: "full")
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.Providers.AlphaVantage.quote("MSFT")
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.Providers.AlphaVantage.search("Apple")

# Crypto klines with custom intervals
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.Providers.Binance.history("BTCUSDT", interval: "15m", limit: 500)

# All crypto trading pairs
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.Providers.Binance.get_all_symbols()

# Crypto 24hr statistics
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.Providers.Binance.quote(["BTCUSDT", "ETHUSDT", "ADAUSDT"])

Parameter Optimization - Advanced Examples

# Complex multi-parameter optimization
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.history("AAPL", provider: :yahoo_finance, period: "2y")

# Test RSI + Bollinger Bands strategy
param_ranges = %{
  rsi_period: 10..20,
  rsi_overbought: 70..80, 
  rsi_oversold: 20..30,
  bb_period: 15..25,
  bb_std_dev: 1.5..2.5
}

# Parallel optimization across all combinations
{:ok, results} = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.run_combinations_parallel(
  df, :rsi_bollinger, param_ranges, 
  concurrency: System.schedulers_online(),
  initial_capital: 10_000.0,
  commission: 0.001
)

# Analyze parameter correlations
correlations = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.Results.parameter_correlation(
  results, :total_return, [:rsi_period, :bb_period]
)

# Walk-forward optimization for robustness
{:ok, wf_results} = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.walk_forward_optimization(
  df, :rsi_bollinger, param_ranges,
  window_size: 252,  # 1 year training window
  step_size: 21,     # Monthly reoptimization
  min_trades: 10     # Require minimum trades
)

# Export comprehensive results
:ok = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.Export.to_csv(results, "full_optimization.csv", 
  delimiter: ",", precision: 4)

:ok = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.Export.to_json(wf_results, "walkforward_results.json")

# Generate summary report
:ok = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.Export.summary(results, "optimization_summary.txt",
  include_correlations: true, top_n: 10)

# Memory-efficient streaming for very large parameter spaces
large_ranges = %{
  fast_period: 5..50,      # 46 values
  slow_period: 51..200,    # 150 values  
  signal_period: 5..20     # 16 values
}
# Total: 46 * 150 * 16 = 110,400 combinations!

# Process in chunks to avoid memory issues
results_stream = Quant.Strategy.Optimization.run_combinations_stream(
  df, :triple_sma, large_ranges, chunk_size: 1000
)

# Process results as they come in
best_so_far = results_stream
|> Stream.map(fn {:ok, chunk_df} ->
  chunk_df
  |> DataFrame.filter(col("total_return") > 0.1)  # Filter profitable combinations
  |> DataFrame.slice_head(10)  # Keep top 10 per chunk
end)
|> Stream.reject(&(DataFrame.n_rows(&1) == 0))  # Skip empty chunks
|> Enum.reduce(fn chunk, acc -> 
  DataFrame.concat_rows([acc, chunk])
  |> DataFrame.sort_by(desc(col("total_return")))  
  |> DataFrame.slice_head(50)  # Keep top 50 overall
end)

Configuration

Alpha Vantage API Key

To use Alpha Vantage (premium financial data), set your API key:

export ALPHA_VANTAGE_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
export TWELVE_DATA_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

Or in your application config:

config :quant,
  api_keys: %{
    alpha_vantage: "your_api_key_here",
    twelve_data: "your_api_key_here"
    # coin_gecko: "your_pro_api_key"  # Optional for CoinGecko Pro
  }

⚠️ Alpha Vantage Free Tier Limitations:

5 requests per minute, 500 requests per day
Some symbols may not be available in free tier
Premium endpoints require paid subscription
Use popular symbols like "AAPL", "MSFT", "GOOGL" for better results

API Keys in Function Calls

For Livebook, multi-client applications, or dynamic API key management, you can pass API keys directly in function calls instead of configuring them globally:

# Pass API keys directly (great for Livebook!)
{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.fetch("AAPL", 
  provider: :alpha_vantage,
  api_key: "your_alpha_vantage_key"
)

{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.quote("AAPL",
  provider: :twelve_data, 
  api_key: "your_twelve_data_key"
)

{:ok, df} = Quant.Explorer.search("Apple",
  provider: :alpha_vantage,
  api_key: "your_api_key"
)

# Works with all provider functions
{:ok, info} = Quant.Explorer.info("AAPL",
  provider: :twelve_data,
  api_key: "your_api_key" 
)

Multi-Client Scenarios

This is particularly useful when serving multiple clients with different API keys:

defmodule TradingService do
  def get_stock_data(symbol, client_id) do
    api_key = get_api_key_for_client(client_id)
    
    Quant.Explorer.fetch(symbol,
      provider: :alpha_vantage,
      api_key: api_key,
      interval: "daily"
    )
  end
  
  defp get_api_key_for_client(client_id) do
    # Fetch from database, environment, etc.
    MyApp.Repo.get_client_api_key(client_id)
  end
end

Livebook Examples

Perfect for data science and research in Livebook:

# Cell 1: Setup
Mix.install([{:quant, github: "the-nerd-company/quant"}])

# Cell 2: Get data with inline API key
api_key = "your_alpha_vantage_api_key"

{:ok, aapl} = Quant.Explorer.fetch("AAPL", 
  provider: :alpha_vantage,
  api_key: api_key,
  interval: "daily",
  outputsize: "compact"
)

{:ok, msft} = Quant.Explorer.fetch("MSFT",
  provider: :twelve_data, 
  api_key: "your_twelve_data_key",
  interval: "1day",
  outputsize: 50
)

# Cell 3: Analyze with Explorer
Explorer.DataFrame.describe(aapl)

Benefits of inline API keys:

✅ No global configuration needed
✅ Perfect for Livebook notebooks
✅ Support multiple clients/keys
✅ Override config on a per-call basis
✅ Better for testing different keys

Troubleshooting

Common API Issues

Alpha Vantage {:error, :symbol_not_found}:

Free tier has limited symbol coverage
Try popular symbols: "AAPL", "MSFT", "GOOGL", "TSLA"
Verify your API key is valid (not "demo" key)
Check rate limits (5 requests/minute for free tier)

Alpha Vantage {:error, {:api_key_error, "Demo API key detected..."}}:

You're using the default "demo" API key
Get a free API key at https://www.alphavantage.co/support/#api-key
Set ALPHA_VANTAGE_API_KEY environment variable
Or configure in your application config

Twelve Data RuntimeError: API key is required:

Set TWELVE_DATA_API_KEY environment variable
Or configure in config/config.exs with your API key

CoinGecko slow responses:

Free tier has 10-30 calls/minute limit
Consider upgrading to Pro tier for higher limits

Rate limiting errors:

Each provider has different rate limits
Free tiers are more restrictive than paid plans
Wait between requests or implement backoff logic

Error Handling Examples

# Handle API errors gracefully
case Quant.Explorer.quote("AAPL", provider: :alpha_vantage) do
  {:ok, df} -> 
    IO.puts("Got data!")
    df
  
  {:error, :provider_required} ->
    IO.puts("Provider must be specified explicitly - no defaults!")
    
  {:error, :symbol_not_found} -> 
    IO.puts("Symbol not found - try a different symbol")
    
  {:error, {:api_key_error, msg}} -> 
    IO.puts("API key issue: #{msg}")
    # Common message: "Demo API key detected. Please get a free API key at https://www.alphavantage.co/support/#api-key"
    
  {:error, :rate_limited} -> 
    IO.puts("Rate limited - wait and try again")
    
  {:error, reason} -> 
    IO.puts("Other error: #{inspect(reason)}")
end

# Fallback to different providers
def get_quote(symbol) do
  case Quant.Explorer.quote(symbol, provider: :yahoo_finance) do
    {:ok, df} -> {:ok, df}
    {:error, _} -> 
      # Try Alpha Vantage as fallback
      Quant.Explorer.quote(symbol, provider: :alpha_vantage)
  end
end

Testing

Quant.Explorer includes both fast mocked tests and integration tests:

# Run default tests (mocked, fast, no API calls)
mix test                              # ~0.3s, all mocked tests

# Run integration tests (real API calls, slower)
mix test --include integration        # Real HTTP requests to APIs

# Run specific test type
mix test --only mocked               # Only mocked tests  
mix test --only integration          # Only real API tests

Default behavior:

✅ Mocked tests run by default - Fast, reliable, no external dependencies
❌ Integration tests excluded by default - Require API keys and internet

See TESTING.md for detailed testing documentation.

License

This project is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0, which means:

✅ You can:

Use for personal projects, research, and education
Share, copy, and redistribute the code
Modify and build upon the code
Use in academic and non-profit contexts

❌ You cannot:

Use for commercial purposes without permission
Sell products or services based on this code
Use in commercial trading systems or financial products

This ensures the library remains free for the community while protecting against unauthorized commercial exploitation.

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Quant

✨ Key Features

🎯 Universal API Design

📊 Mathematical Indicators (Python-Validated)

🎯 Trading Strategies & Backtesting

🔧 Parameter Optimization (vectorbt-like)

🧪 Python Cross-Validation Framework

🌐 Multi-Provider Support

⚡ Performance & Reliability

🛡️ Production Ready

🎯 Standardized API - Built for Performance

🚀 STANDARDIZATION SUCCESS STORY

Installation & Setup

Elixir Library

Python Dependencies (For Cross-Language Validation)

Quick Setup with UV (Recommended)

Manual UV Installation

Traditional pip (Legacy)

Running Tests

Quick Start

Standardized API - Universal Parameters

Universal Parameters - Work with ANY Provider

Backward Compatibility

Parameter Optimization Quick Start

Features

Standardization Benefits - PRODUCTION READY ✅

Standardization Achievements:

Identical Output Schemas - GUARANTEED 🎯

Historical Data (12 columns exactly)

Quote Data (12 columns exactly)

Search Results (11 columns exactly)

How Standardization Works 🔧

Parameter Translation Engine

Schema Standardization Pipeline

Cross-Asset Consistency

📊 Supported Data & Endpoints

Cryptocurrency Support

Advanced Usage

Parameter Optimization - Advanced Examples

Configuration

Alpha Vantage API Key

API Keys in Function Calls

Multi-Client Scenarios

Livebook Examples

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Common API Issues

Error Handling Examples

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