Why are free stock quotes delayed? Why do real time quotes have to cost a fortune?

Posted by admin on September 23rd, 2009 and filed under stock quotes | 8 Comments »

What is it that prevents websites or even the stock exchanges from distributing real-time quotes for free for the public to see?

I get my real time quotes for free. I just have to log into my discount brokerage account to get them.

8 Responses

  1. Brad R Says:

    to protect the brokers, otherwise no one would pay for them
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  2. zman492 Says:

    Stock exchanges sell real time quotes to make money, just like Walmart sells shirts to make money. There is nothing that prevents Walmart from from distributing shirts for free, but I would bet it will not happen.
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  3. CHARLES R Says:

    I get my real time quotes for free. I just have to log into my discount brokerage account to get them.
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  4. chicago_matt33 Says:

    I think there is a website called freerealtime.com. Its free (obviously) but loaded with ads.
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  5. shepherd_of3 Says:

    There is an old Scottish saying, "Directions are free, the right directions will cost you money".
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  6. NetAdvisor Says:

    I agree with zman492. Circle gets the square.
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  7. piet lul Says:

    delayed stock quotes are worthless, thats why they are free.
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  8. Alfred Chew Says:

    I have an account with https://www.optionsxpress.com/index1.aspx?sessionid=0

    They provide real time stock quote and stock chart. I find that the charting platform provided by http://www.prophet.net/ is quite useful for technical analysis as well.

    The best thing…… it’s free.
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