This dataset contains the historical stock price data for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), one of the largest and most influential technology companies in the world. The data has been sourced directly from Yahoo Finance, a widely trusted provider of financial market data. It spans a significant time range, enabling users to analyze Amazon’s market performance over the years, observe long-term trends, and identify key events in the company’s history.

Data Source

• Source: Yahoo Finance (Amazon AMZN Historical Data)
• Stock Ticker: AMZN (Amazon.com, Inc.)

Dataset Features

The dataset is structured as a CSV file, with each row representing a single trading day. The following columns are included:

• Date: The date of the trading session (in YYYY-MM-DD format).
• Open: The price at which Amazon stock opened for trading on that day.
• High: The highest price reached during the trading session.
• Low: The lowest price reached during the day.
• Close: The closing price of Amazon stock for that day.
• Adj Close: The adjusted closing price, which accounts for any corporate actions (e.g., dividends, stock splits) that might have affected the price.
• Volume: The total number of shares traded on that day.

Coverage and Frequency

• Frequency: Daily (including all trading days)
• Time Period: The dataset covers all available historical data for Amazon stock as provided by Yahoo Finance. For specific start and end dates, please check the dataset page or CSV file.

Potential Uses

This dataset is suitable for a wide range of financial, academic, and data science projects, such as:

• Time Series Analysis: Analyze trends and patterns in Amazon’s stock price movements over time.
• Forecasting: Build predictive models to forecast future stock prices using statistical or machine learning techniques.
• Technical Analysis: Apply traditional financial indicators and strategies (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD) to study price action.
• Event Impact Studies: Examine the effect of external events (earnings releases, product launches, macroeconomic news) on Amazon’s stock price.
• Portfolio Simulation: Use historical data to backtest trading strategies or simulate investment portfolios.
• Educational Purposes: Teach or learn about financial markets, data manipulation, and data visualization.

Data Quality and Notes

• The data is directly downloaded from Yahoo Finance and is believed to be accurate. However, users should verify specific data points if using for investment or trading decisions.
• Missing or non-trading days (weekends, holidays) are omitted from the dataset.
• Adjusted Close is the most accurate reflection of the stock’s value over time, especially when analyzing performance across long periods.

Acknowledgments

• Yahoo Finance for providing free and accessible financial data.
• Please cite Yahoo Finance as the original data source if you use this dataset in your work.

License

• This dataset is provided for educational and research purposes only. Please review Yahoo Finance’s terms of service before using this data for commercial purposes.