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academic
data.


access.

The academic flat rate allows unlimited access to reconstructed limit order book data. This includes 10 Authorised User accounts, each with access to the request interface and a personal data management system, plus institute-managed student teaching accounts backed by Lobster coins. Also included is a total of 1'000 GB of storage space for raw unzipped data on LOBSTER's servers.

pricing (excl. VAT).
One-time set-up fee: £499.
1-year subscription: £7,499 (10 Authorised Users).
Additional Authorised Users: £200 each per annum.

features.
  • data coverage.
    Historical limit order book and order flow from mid-July 2007. All exchange-listed equities (including stocks, ETFs and crypto ETFs) traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S.).* Updated on a T+2 basis.

    *As recorded in Nasdaq Historical TotalView-ITCH (The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC). Includes securities listed on Nasdaq and on other U.S. exchanges (e.g. NYSE, NYSE American, NYSE Arca, Cboe BZX) when traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

  • usage.
    No restrictions on tickers, number of requests or periods. Up to 200 price levels are available. Pre-open and post-close order flow is available.

  • Authorised Users and storage.
    The flat rate access includes 10 Authorised User accounts with access to the request interface and personal data management. Each user can use storage for raw unzipped data within the institute's overall 1'000 GB allowance. There is no overall limit to generate additional data sets, as long as the data is downloaded to your local storage and removed from your personal space on LOBSTER's servers. Additional Authorised Users are available on request (£200 excl. VAT each per annum).

  • student teaching accounts.
    Institutes receive student teaching accounts and 10,000 Lobster coins per subscription period for teaching use.†

    †The grant resets to 10,000 at the start of each renewal period.

For the full details please refer to LOBSTER's price list. Academic subscription terms and conditions are issued with your contract on request (contact service@lobsterdata.com).

‡The annual subscription fee may be adjusted at renewal to reflect inflation, subject to written notice under our academic subscription terms.

Please contact us if you have any question or want to join LOBSTER.