Retrieve GLDM Historical Prices with Metals-API for Investment Insights

Metals-API. This powerful API provides developers with real-time and historical data, enabling them to analyze trends and make strategic investment choices. In this blog post, we will explore how to leverage the Metals-API to retrieve GLD historical prices, focusing on its innovative features, capabilities, and practical applications.

Metals-API Information

About SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)

API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1742083629,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-16",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1741997229,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-15",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1742083629,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-16",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1742083629,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-03-09",
    "end_date": "2025-03-16",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-03-09": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-03-11": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-03-16": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-03-09",
    "end_date": "2025-03-16",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1742083629,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-16",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1741997229,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-15",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

API Key and Response

Available Endpoints and Supported Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is invaluable for developers looking to understand the full range of data available through the API.

News Endpoint

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation. This resource provides comprehensive guidance on using the API effectively, including detailed explanations of each endpoint and its functionalities. By understanding the full potential of the Metals-API, developers can harness the power of real-time metals data to drive investment success.