Get Sprott ESG Gold ETF (SESG) prices using this API

Get Sprott ESG Gold ETF (SESG) Prices Using This API

Metals-API. This API provides comprehensive access to real-time and historical data, enabling developers to build innovative applications that cater to the needs of investors and traders alike.

Metals-API Information

About Gold (XAU)

API Description

Metals-API Documentation. This resource provides comprehensive guidance on the API's features, endpoints, and usage examples, ensuring that developers can effectively implement the API into their applications.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for precious metals, updated based on the user's subscription plan. For example, a developer can retrieve the latest gold price in USD by querying this endpoint.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1747123218,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-13",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint: Developers can access historical rates dating back to 2019. This is particularly useful for analyzing trends over time.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1747036818,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-12",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows developers to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, which is essential for traders looking to execute orders at the best prices.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1747123218,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-13",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows for currency conversion between metals and USD, making it easy for developers to implement features that require conversion functionality.

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1747123218,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows developers to query for daily historical rates between two specified dates, enabling detailed analysis of price movements over time.

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-06",
    "end_date": "2025-05-13",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-05-06": {
            "XAU": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-05-13": {
            "XAU": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint: This feature provides insights into how metal prices fluctuate over a specified period, which is valuable for understanding market volatility.

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-06",
    "end_date": "2025-05-13",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides detailed OHLC data for a specific time period, allowing traders to analyze market trends effectively.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1747123218,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-13",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, which is crucial for comprehensive market analysis.

Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is invaluable for understanding the various metals available for trading and analysis.

API Response and Field Meanings

success: Indicates whether the API request was successful.
timestamp: The time at which the data was retrieved, useful for tracking the freshness of the data.
base: The base currency against which the rates are provided.
rates: An object containing the current rates for each metal requested.

Common Developer Questions

How do I authenticate my API requests? Each request must include an API key, which is passed as a parameter in the request URL. This key is unique to your account and ensures secure access to the API.
What are the rate limits for API requests? Rate limits vary based on your subscription plan. Developers should refer to the documentation for specific limits and ensure their applications handle these limits gracefully.
How can I handle errors in API responses? The API provides error codes and messages in the response, which can be used to diagnose issues. Implementing robust error handling in your application will enhance user experience and reliability.

Practical Use Cases and Integration Strategies

Trading Platforms: Integrating real-time data into trading platforms allows users to make informed decisions based on the latest market conditions.
Investment Analysis Tools: By utilizing historical data endpoints, developers can create tools that analyze trends and provide insights into potential investment opportunities.
Financial News Applications: The API's news endpoint can be used to aggregate the latest news related to precious metals, providing users with comprehensive market insights.

Conclusion

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Get Sprott ESG Gold ETF (SESG) prices using this API