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 .
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
Compare to averages
Price vs. 50-day and 200-day MA shows trend.
Check volume
High volume confirms price moves.
Range position
Near highs = strength, near lows = weakness.
Market cap context
Larger caps typically less volatile.
Time of day
Opening and closing often most volatile.
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