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$(stockprice) Variable

Overview​

The $(stockprice) variable allows you to display the current stock price of a specified company directly in your stream chat. This feature is useful for finance-focused streams or for viewers interested in real-time market data.

Usage​

To use the $(stockprice) variable, you need to include it in your chat message along with the stock symbol of the company you want to check. The syntax is:

$(stockprice SYMBOL)

Replace SYMBOL with the actual stock symbol of the company you're interested in.

Examples​

Here are two practical examples of how to use the $(stockprice) variable:

  1. Checking Apple's stock price:

    The current price of Apple stock is: $(stockprice AAPL)

    Output: The current price of Apple stock is: 173.93

  2. Comparing two tech stocks:

    Current prices: Microsoft $(stockprice MSFT) vs Google $(stockprice GOOGL)

    Output: Current prices: Microsoft 285.76 vs Google 2232.88

Parameters​

The $(stockprice) variable requires one parameter:

  • SYMBOL: The stock symbol of the company you want to check. This is typically a 1-5 letter code used on stock exchanges.

FAQ​

Q: How often is the stock price updated?

A: The stock price is fetched in real-time when the command is used, but may have a slight delay (usually less than a minute) depending on the data provider.

Q: Can I use this for cryptocurrency prices?

A: No, this variable is specifically for stock prices.

Q: What happens if I enter an invalid stock symbol?

A: If you enter an invalid or non-existent stock symbol, the variable will typically return an error message or no value.