How to install yfinance in Python | bobbyhadz (2024)

# Table of Contents

1. Install yfinance on Windows
2. Install yfinance on macOS or Linux
3. Install yfinance in Visual Studio Code
4. Install yfinance in PyCharm
5. Install yfinance in Anaconda
6. Install yfinance in Jupyter Notebook
7. ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' in Python

# Install yfinance on Windows

To install the yfinance module on Windows:

1. Type CMD in the search bar and open the Command Prompt application.
2. Type pip install yfinance and press Enter.

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pip install yfinance# 👇️ for Python 3pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip in your PATH environment variablepython -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ for Python 3python3 -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ using py aliaspy -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ if you get permissions errorpip install yfinance --user# 👇️ for Anacondapip install -i https://pypi.anaconda.org/ranaroussi/simple yfinance

After you install the yfinance package,try importing it as follows.

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import yfinance as yfmsft = yf.Ticker("MSFT")print(msft.info)

If the installation command doesn't succeed, try running CMD as anadministrator.

If you get the error "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' inPython", click on the following subheading:

• ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' in Python

If you get the error'pip' is not recognized as an internal or external command,use the python -m command when installing yfinance.

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python -m pip install yfinancepython3 -m pip install yfinancepy -m pip install yfinance

Alternatively, you can install the yfinance module in a virtual environment:

1. Open the root directory of your project.
2. Press Shift and right-click in Explorer.

3. Click on "Open PowerShell window here".
4. Run the following commands.

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# 👇️ might also be: "python3 -m venv venv"python -m venv venv# 👇️ activate on Windows (PowerShell)venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1# 👇️ activate on Windows (cmd.exe)venv\Scripts\activate.bat# 👇️ install yfinance in virtual environmentpip install yfinance

If the python -m venv venv command doesn't work, try the following 2 commands:

• python3 -m venv venv
• py -m venv venv.

If you see an error message thatps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system,run the following command, type "yes" when prompted and rerun the activationcommand.

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Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

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pip show yfinancepip3 show yfinancepython -m pip show yfinancepython3 -m pip show yfinance

The pip show yfinance command will either state that the package is notinstalled or show a bunch of information about the package, including thelocation where the package is installed.

# Install yfinance on macOS or Linux

To install yfinance on macOS or Linux:

1. Search for "terminal" and start the application.
2. Type pip install yfinance and press Enter.

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pip install yfinance# 👇️ for Python 3pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you get permissions errorsudo pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip in your PATH environment variablepython -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ for python 3python3 -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ alternative if you get permissions errorpip install yfinance --user# 👇️ for Anacondapip install -i https://pypi.anaconda.org/ranaroussi/simple yfinance

After you install the yfinance package,try importing it as follows.

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import yfinance as yfmsft = yf.Ticker("MSFT")print(msft.info)

If you get an error that pip isn't found, use the python -m command.

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python -m pip install yfinancepython3 -m pip install yfinance

If you get a permissions error, prefix the command with sudo.

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sudo pip install yfinancesudo pip3 install yfinance

Alternatively, you can install the yfinance package in a virtual environment:

1. Open your terminal in the root directory of your project.
2. Run the following commands.

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# 👇️ could also be "python -m venv venv"python3 -m venv venv# 👇️ activate virtual env on macOS or Linuxsource venv/bin/activate# 👇️ install yfinance in virtual environmentpip install yfinance

Your virtual environment will use the version of Python that was used to createit.

If you get the error "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' inPython", click on the following subheading:

• ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' in Python

You can use the pip show command to verify yfinance has been installedsuccessfully.

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pip show yfinancepip3 show yfinancepython -m pip show yfinancepython3 -m pip show yfinance

The pip show yfinance command will either state that the package is notinstalled or show a bunch of information about the package.

# Install yfinance in Visual Studio Code

To install yfinance in Visual Studio Code:

1. Press CTRL + ` (Backtick) on your keyboard to open the terminal.
2. Run the pip install yfinance command to install the yfinance module.

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pip install yfinance# 👇️ for Python 3pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you get permissions errorsudo pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip in your PATH environment variablepython -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ for python 3python3 -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ using py aliaspy -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ alternative if you get permissions errorpip install yfinance --user

After you install the yfinance package,try importing it as follows.

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import yfinance as yfmsft = yf.Ticker("MSFT")print(msft.info)

When installing Python modules in Visual Studio code,make sure that your IDE is configured to use the correct version of Python.

Press CTRL+Shift+P or (⌘ + Shift + P on Mac) to open the commandpalette.

Then type "Python select interpreter" in the field.

Then select the correct Python version from the dropdown menu.

You can use the python --version command if you need to get your version ofPython.

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python --versionpython3 --version

You can also try creating a virtual environment if you don't already have one.

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# 👇️ could also be "python -m venv venv" or "py -m venv venv"python3 -m venv venv# 👇️ activate on Unix or MacOSsource venv/bin/activate# 👇️ activate on Windows (cmd.exe)venv\Scripts\activate.bat# 👇️ activate on Windows (PowerShell)venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1# 👇️ install yfinance in virtual environmentpip install yfinance

Your virtual environment will use the version of Python that was used to createit.

If you get the error "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' inPython", click on the following subheading:

• ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' in Python

# Install yfinance in PyCharm

To install yfinance in PyCharm:

1. Press Alt+F12 on your keyboard to open the terminal.
2. Run the pip install yfinance command to install the yfinance module.

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pip install yfinance# 👇️ for Python 3pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you get permissions errorsudo pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip in your PATH environment variablepython -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ for python 3python3 -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ using py aliaspy -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ alternative if you get permissions errorpip install yfinance --user

After you install the yfinance package,try importing it as follows.

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import yfinance as yfmsft = yf.Ticker("MSFT")print(msft.info)

Alternatively, you can use the IDE itself to install the module.

1. Click on "File" > "Settings" > "Project" > "Python Interpreter".
2. Click on the + icon and type yfinance.
3. Click on "Install Package".

Click on "File" > "Settings" > "Project" > "Python Interpreter".

Then select the correct Python version from the dropdown menu.

You can use the python --version command if you need to get your version ofPython.

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python --versionpython3 --version

# Install yfinance in Anaconda

You can install the yfinance package with a command.

If you are on Windows, search for "Anaconda Prompt" and open theapplication.

If you are on macOS or Linux, open your terminal.

Run the following command to install the yfinance package.

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# 👇️ for Anacondapip install -i https://pypi.anaconda.org/ranaroussi/simple yfinance# 👇️ Alternatively use `pip`pip install yfinance# 👇️ for Python 3pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you get permissions errorsudo pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip in your PATH environment variablepython -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ for python 3python3 -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ using py aliaspy -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ alternative if you get permissions errorpip install yfinance --user

After you install the yfinance package,try importing it as follows.

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import yfinance as yfmsft = yf.Ticker("MSFT")print(msft.info)

If you get the error "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' inPython", click on the following subheading:

• ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' in Python

# Install yfinance in Jupyter Notebook

To install yfinance in Jupyter Notebook:

1. Open your terminal and type "jupyter notebook".

2. Click on "New" and then "Terminal" in the browser tab.

3. Type pip install yfinance and press Enter.

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# 👇️ using pippip install yfinance# 👇️ for Python 3pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you get permissions errorsudo pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip in your PATH environment variablepython -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ for python 3python3 -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ using py aliaspy -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ for Anacondapip install -i https://pypi.anaconda.org/ranaroussi/simple yfinance# 👇️ alternative if you get permissions errorpip install yfinance --user

After you install the yfinance package,try importing it as follows.

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import yfinance as yfmsft = yf.Ticker("MSFT")print(msft.info)

Alternatively, you can use the Python ipykernel.

1. Open your terminal and type "jupyter notebook".

2. Click on "New" and then click on "Python 3 (ipykernel)".

3. Type !pip install yfinance and click on "Run".

Note that the pip install command must be prefixed with an exclamation mark ifyou use this approach.

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!pip install yfinance

Once you type the command, click "Run" to install the yfinance module.

If you get a permissions error, e.g. "[WinError: 5] Access is denied", add the--user option to the installation command.

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!pip install yfinance --user

# ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance' in Python

The Python "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yfinance'" occurs when weforget to install the yfinance module before importing it or install it in anincorrect environment.

To solve the error, install the module by running the pip install yfinancecommand.

Open your terminal in your project's root directory and install the yfinancemodule.

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# 👇️ in a virtual environment or using Python 2pip install yfinance# 👇️ for python 3 (could also be pip3.10 depending on your version)pip3 install yfinance# 👇️ if you get permissions errorsudo pip3 install yfinancepip install yfinance --user# 👇️ if you don't have pip in your PATH environment variablepython -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ for python 3 (could also be pip3.10 depending on your version)python3 -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ using py alias (Windows)py -m pip install yfinance# 👇️ for Anacondapip install -i https://pypi.anaconda.org/ranaroussi/simple yfinance# 👇️ for Jupyter Notebook!pip install yfinance

After you install the yfinance package,try importing it as follows.

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import yfinance as yfmsft = yf.Ticker("MSFT")print(msft.info)

# Common reasons the error occurs

The error occurs for multiple reasons:

1. Not having the yfinance package installed by runningpip install yfinance.
2. Installing the package in a different Python version than the one you'reusing.
3. Installing the package globally and not in your virtual environment.
4. Your IDE running an incorrect version of Python.
5. Naming your module yfinance.py which would shadow the official module.
6. Declaring a variable named yfinance which would shadow the importedvariable.

If the error persists, get your Python version and make sure you are installingthe package using the correct Python version.

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python --version

For example, my Python version is 3.10.4, so I would install the yfinancepackage with pip3.10 install yfinance.

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pip3.10 install yfinance# 👇️ if you get permissions error use pip3 (NOT pip3.X)sudo pip3 install yfinance

Notice that the version number corresponds to the version of pip I'm using.

If the PATH for pip is not set up on your machine, replace pip withpython3 -m pip:

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# 👇️ make sure to use your version of Python, e.g. 3.10python3 -m pip install yfinance

If the error persists, try restarting your IDE and development server/script.

# Check if the package is installed

You can check if you have the yfinance package installed by running thepip show yfinance command.

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# 👇️ check if you have yfinance installedpip show yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip set up in PATHpython -m pip show yfinance

The pip show yfinance command will either state that the package is notinstalled or show a bunch of information about the package, including thelocation where the package is installed.

# Make sure your IDE is using the correct Python version

If the package is not installed,make sure your IDE is using the correct version of Python.

For example, In VSCode, you can press CTRL + Shift + P or (⌘ + Shift + Pon Mac) to open the command palette.

Then type "Python select interpreter" in the field.

Then select the correct python version from the dropdown menu.

# Install the package in a Virtual Environment

If you are using a virtual environment, make sure you are installing yfinancein your virtual environment and not globally.

You can try creating a virtual environment if you don't already have one.

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# 👇️ use correct version of Python when creating VENVpython3 -m venv venv# 👇️ activate on Unix or MacOSsource venv/bin/activate# 👇️ activate on Windows (cmd.exe)venv\Scripts\activate.bat# 👇️ activate on Windows (PowerShell)venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1# 👇️ install yfinance in virtual environmentpip install yfinance

If the python3 -m venv venv command doesn't work, try the following 2commands:

• python -m venv venv
• py -m venv venv

Your virtual environment will use the version of Python that was used to createit.

You also shouldn't be declaring a variable named yfinance as that would alsoshadow the original module.

# Try reinstalling the package

If the error is not resolved, try to uninstall the yfinance package and thenreinstall it.

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# 👇️ check if you have yfinance installedpip show yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip set up in PATHpython -m pip show yfinance# 👇️ uninstall yfinancepip uninstall yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip set up in PATHpython -m pip uninstall yfinance# 👇️ install yfinancepip install yfinance# 👇️ if you don't have pip set up in PATHpython -m pip install yfinance

Try restarting your IDE and development server/script.

You can also try to upgrade the version of the yfinance package.

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pip install yfinance --upgrade# 👇️ if you don't have pip set up in PATHpython -m pip install yfinance --upgrade

This one is for using virtual environments (VENV) on Windows:

This one is for using virtual environments (VENV) on MacOS and Linux: