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Global Stock Index Daily History
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Historical data pertaining to major stock indices from around the world is available, updated daily. This dataset serves as a valuable resource for academic researchers, financial analysts, and market enthusiasts, enabling them to explore trends across various decades, assess past market behaviours, and develop or validate predictive financial models. The information is derived directly from Yahoo Finance, with records extending back as far as the early 1920s where data permits.
Columns
The dataset includes several key columns:
- date: The specific date for each data point, presented in YYYY-MM-DD format.
- open: Represents the opening value of the index on the given date.
- high: Indicates the highest value achieved by the index during that trading session.
- low: Shows the lowest value recorded for the index within the trading session.
- close: Provides the closing value of the index for the day.
- volume: The total trading volume associated with the index on that date.
- ticker: The unique ticker symbol identifying the specific stock index.
Distribution
The data is primarily distributed in CSV format, available as a consolidated file (
all_indices_data.csv) and individual files for each stock index (individual_indices_data/[SYMBOL]_data.csv). The consolidated file is approximately 26.2 MB. It contains around 291,000 records, with data spanning from 30th December 1927 to 24th June 2024. All columns show 100% validity with no missing values. There are 35 unique stock index tickers represented.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Academic research: Analysing long-term market trends and historical economic events.
- Financial analysis: Evaluating past market performance and identifying patterns.
- Model development: Designing and validating algorithms for predicting stock market movements.
- Market enthusiasts: Gaining insights into global stock market dynamics over time.
Coverage
The dataset covers major stock indices globally. The time range for the data extends from 30th December 1927 to 24th June 2024, with some historical data reaching back to the early 1920s where available from the source. There are no specific demographic details provided, as the dataset focuses on financial market performance.
License
Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Academic Researchers: For studies on financial history, economics, and quantitative finance.
- Financial Analysts: To conduct back-testing, market trend analysis, and portfolio strategy development.
- Market Enthusiasts: For personal investment research and understanding global economic shifts.
- Data Scientists: To build and train machine learning models for market prediction.
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