Title: SQL in Financial Market Analysis: A Practical Application

Introduction

This project aims to demonstrate the application of SQL (Structured Query Language) in financial
market analysis. We will focus specifically on stock market data, including price and volume
information for two prominent technology companies: Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corporation.

Data Identification

2.1 Dataset

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The dataset consists of historical stock market data for Apple and Microsoft, including open, high,
low, close prices, and traded volumes. The data is sourced from public financial databases.

2.2 Data Collection

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The data is obtained from these databases using their respective APIs or data export features.

2.3 Data Updates

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The databases periodically update the data, and we will use the latest available data at the time of
analysis.

Data Analysis Using SQL

SQL is widely used for querying and manipulating databases. In the context of financial market
analysis, SQL can be used to extract specific data, perform calculations, and generate summaries
that provide valuable insights into market trends and company performance.
3.1 Examples of SQL Queries

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a. Extracting stock prices for a specific date range.

b. Calculating average trading volume for each stock.

c. Finding the highest and lowest closing prices for each stock within a specific period.

d. Identifying the days with the largest price changes for each stock.

Results Interpretation

The outcomes of the SQL queries provide insights into the stock performance of Apple and
Microsoft. By analyzing these results, we can track the historical performance, identify patterns and
trends, and compare the two companies' market performance.

Conclusion

SQL is a powerful tool for financial market analysis, allowing for flexible and efficient interaction with
large datasets. This project demonstrates practical applications of SQL in extracting, manipulating,
and analyzing stock market data, thus aiding in decision-making processes for investors, financial
analysts, and market researchers.

References

Seltzer, M., & Zdonik, S. (2011). SQL (structured query language). In Encyclopedia of Parallel
Computing (pp. 1860-1868). Springer, Boston, MA.

Stock Market Data. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.finance.yahoo.com

Financial Statement Data. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml