Python Data retrieving

e-naji

Hello,

I'm using Python to retrieve live FX Data, like Bid/Ask Eur/Usd. But it's too slow.

I'm using the function eikon.get_data("EUR=",['PRIMACT_1','SEC_ACT_1']). It takes like 1-2min and I need a faster way.

Thank you,

Code example :

def CalculDevise(devise):

return (ek.get_data(devise,['PRIMACT_1','SEC_ACT_1'])[0].values.tolist())[0];

EURUSD = CalculDevise('EUR=')

GBPUSD = CalculDevise('GBP=')

USDCAD = CalculDevise('CAD=')

...

USDKWD = CalculDevise('KWD=')

I'm creating a FX Interface on Python that projects(shows) Live FX Data. And since I'm retrieving several data at the same time, I'm having a speed issue.

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Accepted answers

Zhenya Kovalyov

Try requesting all instruments at once, i.e.

ek.get_data(['EUR=', 'GBP=', 'CAD=', 'KWD='],['PRIMACT_1','SEC_ACT_1'])[0]

All comments

Zhenya Kovalyov

It does not look like an API issue. The get_data() call will be forced to time out after 30 seconds, I believe, so I can not see how your request can take 1-2 mins to be delivered.

Could you please provide more details, like the full code sample?

e-naji

Thank you for your answer. Please take notes of the changes!

Zhenya Kovalyov

Try requesting all instruments at once, i.e.

ek.get_data(['EUR=', 'GBP=', 'CAD=', 'KWD='],['PRIMACT_1','SEC_ACT_1'])[0]

e-naji

Yes, for 20 data it goes from 18 sec to 3 sec.

e-naji

Just for information, is there any other way to retrieve the data to Python ? Like from Web or something

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