Stream Bid Size
Returns the real-time streaming bid size (number of shares wanted at the current bid price) using QuoteMedia's streaming data service.
What is Bid Size?
Bid size represents the number of shares that buyers are willing to purchase at the current bid price. It indicates buy-side liquidity at the best bid.
Supported Symbol Formats
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US Stocks | SYMBOL | AAPL, MSFT |
| ETFs | SYMBOL | SPY, QQQ |
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | String | Yes | Stock ticker symbol |
Notes
- Real-time streaming data
- Updates automatically
- Shows buy-side demand at best bid
Examples
=QM_Stream_BidSize("AAPL")=QM_Stream_BidSize("SPY")=QM_Stream_BidSize(A1)When to Use
- Real-time order flow analysis
- Live market depth monitoring
- Trading dashboards
- Execution analysis
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Don't need streaming | QM_BidSize() or QM_RawBidSize() |
| Need ask size | QM_Stream_AskSize() |
| Need full depth | Level 2 data functions |
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: What does a large bid size indicate? A: Large bid size suggests strong buy-side demand at the current bid. It may indicate support at that price level.
Q: How often does this update? A: Real-time streaming - updates continuously during market hours as the order book changes.
Q: Why monitor bid size? A: Understanding bid size helps assess how much selling pressure is needed to move the price down.
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