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Stock Quote
Retrieve real-time stock quotes with current price, volume, day range, 52-week range, market cap, and moving averages using the Octagon MCP server.
Prerequisites
Ensure Octagon MCP is configured in your AI agent (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, etc.). See references/mcp-setup.md for installation instructions.
Workflow
1. Identify the Stock
Determine the ticker symbol for the stock you want to quote (e.g., AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL).
2. Execute Query via Octagon MCP
Use the octagon-agent tool with a natural language prompt:
Get real-time stock quote for the symbol <TICKER>.
MCP Call Format:
{
"server": "octagon-mcp",
"toolName": "octagon-agent",
"arguments": {
"prompt": "Get real-time stock quote for the symbol AAPL."
}
}
3. Expected Output
The agent returns a comprehensive quote including:
| Metric | Example Value |
|---|
| Current Price | $270.01 |
| Change | +$10.53 (+4.06%) |
| Volume | 72,890,096 shares |
| Day Range | $259.21 - $270.48 |
| 52-Week Range | $169.21 - $288.62 |
| Market Cap | $3.97 trillion |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Previous Close | $259.48 |
| 50-Day Average | $268.30 |
| 200-Day Average | $236.65 |
Data Sources : octagon-stock-data-agent
4. Interpret Results
See references/interpreting-results.md for guidance on:
- Understanding price movements
- Evaluating volume significance
- Analyzing range positions
- Using moving averages
Example Queries
Basic Quote:
Get real-time stock quote for the symbol AAPL.
Multiple Stocks:
Get stock quotes for AAPL, MSFT, and GOOGL.
Specific Metrics:
What is the current price and market cap for TSLA?
Range Analysis:
Where is NVDA trading relative to its 52-week range?
Moving Averages:
What are the 50-day and 200-day moving averages for AMZN?
Key Quote Components
Price Information
| Component | Description |
|---|
| Current Price | Last traded price |
| Change | Dollar change from previous close |
| Percent Change | Percentage change from previous close |
| Previous Close | Prior day's closing price |
Volume Data
| Component | Description |
|---|
| Volume | Shares traded today |
| Average Volume | Typical daily volume |
| Relative Volume | Current vs. average |
Range Data
| Component | Description |
|---|
| Day High | Highest price today |
| Day Low | Lowest price today |
| 52-Week High | Highest price in past year |
| 52-Week Low | Lowest price in past year |
Market Data
| Component | Description |
|---|
| Market Cap | Total market value |
| Exchange | Trading venue (NASDAQ, NYSE, etc.) |
| Shares Outstanding | Total shares issued |
Technical Indicators
| Component | Description |
|---|
| 50-Day MA | 50-day moving average |
| 200-Day MA | 200-day moving average |
| Golden Cross | 50-day crosses above 200-day |
| Death Cross | 50-day crosses below 200-day |
Quote Analysis Framework
Price Position Analysis
| Position | Interpretation |
|---|
| Near 52-Week High | Strong momentum, potential resistance |
| Near 52-Week Low | Weakness, potential support |
| Mid-Range | Neutral, watch for direction |
| Above Moving Averages | Bullish trend |
| Below Moving Averages | Bearish trend |
Volume Analysis
| Volume Level | Interpretation |
|---|
| Above Average | High interest, confirming move |
| Below Average | Low conviction |
| Spike | Unusual activity, catalyst likely |
Moving Average Signals
| Signal | Condition | Interpretation |
|---|
| Golden Cross | 50-day > 200-day | Bullish |
| Death Cross | 50-day < 200-day | Bearish |
| Price > Both MAs | Above both averages | Strong uptrend |
| Price < Both MAs | Below both averages | Strong downtrend |
Market Context
Trading Hours
| Session | Time (ET) |
|---|
| Pre-Market | 4:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Regular | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| After-Hours | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Quote Timing
| When | Data Reflects |
|---|
| Market Hours | Real-time or 15-min delay |
| Pre/After Hours | Extended hours trading |
| Closed Market | Previous close |
Common Use Cases
Quick Price Check
What is AAPL trading at right now?
Portfolio Monitoring
Get quotes for my holdings: AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, META.
Valuation Context
What is the market cap of NVDA?
Technical Analysis
Is TSLA trading above or below its 200-day moving average?
Range Analysis
How close is AMZN to its 52-week high?
Analysis Tips
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Compare to averages : Price vs. 50-day and 200-day MA shows trend.
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Check volume : High volume confirms price moves.
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Range position : Near highs = strength, near lows = weakness.
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Market cap context : Larger caps typically less volatile.
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Time of day : Opening and closing often most volatile.
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Pre/post market : Less liquidity, wider spreads.
Integration with Other Skills
| Skill | Combined Use |
|---|
| stock-performance | Current quote + historical context |
| financial-metrics-analysis | Quote + fundamental valuation |
| income-statement | Price vs. earnings relationship |
| analyst-estimates | Quote vs. price targets |
Weekly Installs
246
Repository
octagonai/skills
GitHub Stars
18
First Seen
Feb 7, 2026
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