Koyfin VS ptpython

• Advanced charting
• Global financials data for 100k+ stocks
• Global analyst estimates & price targets
• Global macroeconomic data
• Global equity screener
• ETF & mutual fund screener
• ETF & Mutual fund data
• 100k+ Company snapshots
• Transcripts, filings, press releases
• Advanced transcript search
• Commodity futures
• Indices
• Bond yields & spreads
• FX data
• Market & macro dashboards
• Custom dashboards
• Dashboard data download
• Custom financial analysis templates
• Portfolio tools
• Model portfolios
• Watchlists
• Custom formulas
• Shareable watchlists
• Live premium news
• Custom news feeds
• Economic & earnings calendars
• Web and mobile platform

• Syntax Highlighting
  Ptpython provides syntax highlighting which makes the code easier to read and write, helping users to identify elements such as keywords, strings, and variables quickly.
• Autocompletion
  The tool offers powerful autocompletion, allowing for faster code writing by suggesting variable names, functions, and methods as you type.
• Vi and Emacs Keybindings
  Support for both Vi and Emacs keybindings means users can navigate and edit code using their preferred text-editing shortcuts, enhancing productivity and comfort.
• Embeddable
  Ptpython can be embedded in other applications, providing a flexible option to integrate an interactive shell within custom projects.
• Customizable Configuration
  Users can customize various options in ptpython using a Python file, allowing for a highly personalized interactive environment.

Possible disadvantages

• Dependency on prompt-toolkit
  Ptpython requires the installation of the prompt-toolkit library, adding a dependency that needs to be managed within your environment.
• Steeper Learning Curve
  For those unfamiliar with interactive Python shells or text-editor keybindings, ptpython might present a steeper learning curve compared to simpler alternatives like the default Python REPL.
• Resource Consumption
  The advanced features of ptpython, such as real-time syntax highlighting and auto-completion, may consume more system resources compared to the standard Python shell.
• Limited Library Support
  While ptpython itself is well-supported, users might encounter compatibility issues or lack of support with other third-party libraries or extensions they wish to use.
• Potential for Overhead
  For simple tasks or quick tests, the additional features of ptpython may introduce unnecessary overhead compared to using a basic Python shell.

No analysis of ptpython yet.

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• Resources for equity research and stock reports

  Thanks for the link, that was useful. I found there about koyfin.com which is for free and gives the summary info that I was after. Really spot on. Source: about 4 years ago

• What is a recent estimate of Apph's short position?

  My stock dashboard (koyfin.com) says 15.33% short interest. Which is correct? Also I think that number was around 25% recently so I guess that's come down? Source: almost 5 years ago

• Recommendations for stock investment resources - Xetra

  Personally: For individual stocks: Koyfin.com (good for visualizing US ETFs as well but you won't have access to those anyway). Source: about 5 years ago

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• Why Lisp?

  If you like using the REPL, for Python I recommend you try https://github.com/prompt-toolkit/ptpython. - Source: Hacker News / over 3 years ago

• Tools for productivity

  REPL??? Do you have a very-easy-to-use way of running and testing your code? From vim-slime to nvim sniprun to autocommands with the built in terminal, to an external repl like ptpython (for python obviously). iron.nvim and conjure are... Source: over 3 years ago

• Is there a vim mode for zsh ?

  I use ptpython for my python repl https://github.com/prompt-toolkit/ptpython. I find it very convenient because it has a vim mode, and many vim similarities. Source: over 3 years ago

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