SEC Market Structure / FTD data for AI agents
Self-hosted official SEC fails-to-deliver balances with a bounded hot window, exact source-file hashes, and interpretation safeguards. Where the upstream source provides it, the response includes a timestamp or freshness note.
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How to connect
These SEC Market Structure / FTD tools use the same LiveDataLink endpoint as the rest of the catalog. Add it to an MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP and include your bearer key. Each source has its own coverage, update schedule, and credential requirements; those limits are listed in the catalog and response notes.
{
"mcpServers": {
"livedatalink": {
"url": "https://livedatalink.ai/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}Once connected, call any tool below. The free tier covers 1,000 queries each month across the 349-tool catalog, with no credit card.
SEC Market Structure / FTD tools (5)
| sec_ftd_search_securities | Find ticker symbols and issuer names in the hosted official SEC FTD window. |
| sec_ftd_latest | Return the latest published SEC FTD balance for one ticker, optionally as of a date. |
| sec_ftd_history | Retrieve a bounded history of published SEC FTD balances for one ticker. |
| sec_ftd_top | Rank the largest published ticker-level SEC FTD balances for one settlement date. |
| sec_ftd_compare | Compare two to eight tickers on one SEC FTD settlement date, preserving missing rows. |
Common queries this domain answers: sec ftd · fails to deliver · failure to deliver · settlement failure · market structure · gme ftd · amc ftd · ticker fail balance · reg sho · securities settlement.
Why LiveDataLink for SEC Market Structure / FTD
- One key, 75 domains. These tools sit alongside FMCSA carrier safety, sanctions screening, SEC filings, courts, Census, and FRED through the same endpoint. Source coverage and credentials vary by tool.
- Check source terms. Sourced from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; review its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results.
- For agent workflows. Read-only annotated MCP tools over Streamable HTTP with Bearer auth. Use them with clients that support this transport, including compatible Claude, Cursor, and n8n setups.
FAQ
- What can I look up in SEC Market Structure / FTD?
- Self-hosted official SEC fails-to-deliver balances with a bounded hot window, exact source-file hashes, and interpretation safeguards. The catalog has 5 tools, including sec_ftd_search_securities, sec_ftd_latest, sec_ftd_history, sec_ftd_top, sec_ftd_compare. They are available over the Model Context Protocol at https://livedatalink.ai/mcp. Coverage and update timing come from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
- How do I connect these tools?
- Add https://livedatalink.ai/mcp as a Streamable HTTP MCP server in Claude, Cursor, n8n, or another compatible client, then send an "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" header. A free key includes 1,000 queries/month with no card at https://livedatalink.ai/signup/free. The same key works across domains, although some upstream sources have their own credentials or limits.
- Can I reuse the results in my product?
- That depends on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's terms. Check its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results to customers. LiveDataLink's free tier includes 1,000 queries/month, and paid plans start at $10/month.