NIFTY 50 Equities Trading Data
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This dataset provides historical stock market data for the fifty stocks included in the NIFTY-50 index, sourced from NSE India. It offers valuable insights for educational purposes, business analysis, and personal investment strategies. The data is particularly useful for exploring various machine learning techniques, such as developing trading algorithms and building time series models.
Columns
- Date: The specific date for which the stock data is recorded.
- Symbol: The ticker symbol representing the individual stock (e.g., ADANIPORTS, MUNDRAPORT).
- Series: Indicates the type of security, typically 'EQ' for equity.
- Prev Close: The closing price of the stock on the previous trading day.
- Open: The price at which the stock opened for trading on the given day.
- High: The highest price reached by the stock during the trading day.
- Low: The lowest price reached by the stock during the trading day.
- Last: The last traded price of the stock on the given day.
- Close: The closing price of the stock on the given trading day.
- VWAP: The Volume Weighted Average Price for the trading day.
Distribution
The data is structured at a day-level, with pricing and trading values organised into individual CSV files for each stock within the NIFTY-50 index. There is also a metadata file containing macro-information about the stocks. Each stock's data file contains approximately 3322 records (rows). An example file, ADANIPORTS.csv, has a size of 396.65 kB. The dataset is expected to be updated monthly to ensure the information remains current and relevant.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Applying machine learning techniques to financial data.
- Developing and testing various stock trading algorithms.
- Building and evaluating time series models for stock price prediction.
- Conducting historical analysis of stock market trends and patterns.
- Educational research in finance and economics.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: India, specifically covering stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) within the NIFTY 50 index.
- Time Range: The data spans from 1st January, 2000, to 30th April, 2021.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Students and Academics: For educational projects, research, and understanding financial markets.
- Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers: To train models for financial forecasting, algorithmic trading, and market analysis.
- Financial Analysts and Researchers: For historical market trend analysis, backtesting strategies, and generating market insights.
- Individual Investors: To inform personal investment decisions and explore market dynamics.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- NIFTY 50 Indian Stock Data (2000-2021)
- NSE India NIFTY 50 Index Historical Data
- Indian Stock Market Daily Prices
- NIFTY 50 Equities Trading Data
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Original Data Source: NIFTY 50 Equities Trading Data