---
id: openbb-etf
version: "1.6.2"
license: AGPL-3.0-only
license_treatment: agpl
maintenance: active
---

# openbb-etf — ETF extension for OpenBB

License: agpl · Maintenance: active · Downloads: 86.0K/mo

## What it is and what it does

openbb-etf is an extension module for the OpenBB SDK that adds ETF-specific data retrieval capabilities. It plugs into the existing openbb-core framework to provide commands for querying exchange-traded fund information and analytics. The package is a pure Python wheel with minimal dependencies—only openbb-core—making it straightforward to install alongside the main SDK.

The extension is actively maintained and supports Python 3.10 through 3.14. It is distributed under the AGPL-3.0-only license, which means any code that uses or modifies it must remain open-source and under the same license. The package is positioned as a specialized data provider within the OpenBB ecosystem, designed for developers and analysts who need ETF data as part of a broader financial data workflow.

Use it for:

- Retrieve ETF metadata and performance data within OpenBB workflows for financial analysis
- Build automated ETF screening or monitoring tools that integrate with the OpenBB SDK
- Query ETF holdings, allocations, and other fund-level details for portfolio research
- Combine ETF data with other OpenBB data sources for cross-asset analysis

## Worth the install?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts above — verify before relying.

Extends the OpenBB SDK with commands to retrieve and work with ETF (exchange-traded fund) data.

Yes, if you are already using the OpenBB SDK and need ETF data capabilities. The low install friction, active maintenance, and zero known vulnerabilities make it a safe addition. However, the AGPL-3.0-only license requires that any code using this extension remain open-source; if you need proprietary use, this is a blocker. Verify that the specific ETF data sources and coverage meet your needs before committing.

## Install

pip install openbb-etf
uv add openbb-etf
poetry add openbb-etf

## Installing openbb-etf

Before you install: Low friction install as a pure Python wheel. Actively maintained with a recent release 80 days ago. Single runtime dependency on openbb-core keeps the dependency chain manageable.

License in practice: Licensed under AGPL-3.0-only, which requires that any modifications or derivative works using this package must also be released under the same license and have source code made available. This is a copyleft constraint suitable for open-source projects but may restrict use in proprietary software.

Quickstart:

pip install openbb-etf

from openbb import obb
# Access ETF data through the openbb-core SDK extension

Requires Python 3.10 or later; openbb-core must be available as a runtime dependency

Verify before relying:

- Specific ETF data sources and coverage (which exchanges, how many ETFs, data freshness)
- Whether openbb-core must be installed separately or is pulled automatically as a dependency
- Performance characteristics for large-scale ETF data queries

## Package facts

- License: AGPL-3.0-only (agpl)
- Python support: supports_current
- Install friction: low
- Maintenance: active
- Downloads: 86.0K/month (top 15,000 on PyPI)
- Known vulnerabilities: none known

## Tags

etf data retrieval, openbb etf extension, exchange-traded fund data, etf information lookup, openbb sdk etf module, etf analytics, financial data etf, etf-data, financial-data, openbb-extension

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