ticker

ticker is a terminal-based stock and cryptocurrency price watcher that brings real-time market data directly to your command line. Perfect for developers and traders who want to monitor positions without leaving their coding environment.

Key capabilities include:

• Live price quotes for stocks and cryptocurrencies with support for pre and post-market trading
• Track the value of your holdings with detailed position information
• Multiple cost basis lots per symbol for accurate gain/loss calculations
• Configurable watchlists via YAML configuration files
• Flexible sorting options (alphabetical, by value, by change percentage, or custom order)
• Group assets into logical categories and cycle between them during sessions
• Display fundamentals like open price, previous close, and daily ranges
• Export holdings to JSON or CSV formats
• Currency conversion for international portfolios
• Customizable refresh intervals and visual themes
• Tag holdings for better organization

The tool supports multiple data sources including Yahoo Finance, Coinbase, and shorthand symbols for popular cryptocurrencies. Installation is straightforward via Homebrew, Linux package managers, Windows package managers, Docker, or Snap. Simply run ticker -w NET,AAPL,TSLA to start watching stocks immediately, or create a configuration file for persistent watchlists and position tracking. The keyboard-friendly interface makes it ideal for quick portfolio checks during work sessions.