Add Google Finance Button

Adding a Google Finance button to your website or application can provide users with quick and easy access to real-time stock quotes, market data, and financial news. Here’s a guide on how to implement this functionality.

Using the Google Finance Embed Tool (iFrame)

The simplest approach is to leverage Google’s own embed tool. This allows you to display a mini-view of a specific stock or index within your site. Although Google no longer actively promotes this tool, it still functions reliably. The key advantage is the ease of implementation.

1. Identify the Stock Ticker: Determine the stock ticker symbol for the financial instrument you want to display. For example, Apple’s ticker is AAPL.
2. Construct the iFrame URL: Use the following structure: <iframe src="https://finance.google.com/finance/chart?q=[EXCHANGE]:[TICKER]&chst=bk" width="[WIDTH]" height="[HEIGHT]"></iframe>
3. Replace Placeholders:
   • [EXCHANGE]: The stock exchange where the stock is listed (e.g., NASDAQ, NYSE). If you are unsure, omit this part and leave just the ticker. For example, NASDAQ:AAPL or simply AAPL might work.
   • [TICKER]: The stock ticker symbol (e.g., AAPL).
   • [WIDTH]: The desired width of the iFrame in pixels (e.g., 300).
   • [HEIGHT]: The desired height of the iFrame in pixels (e.g., 200).
4. Embed the iFrame: Paste the completed iFrame code into the HTML of your website where you want the Google Finance element to appear.

Example: To display Apple’s stock performance with a width of 300 pixels and a height of 200 pixels, the code would look like this:

<iframe src="https://finance.google.com/finance/chart?q=NASDAQ:AAPL&chst=bk" width="300" height="200"></iframe>

Creating a Custom Button/Link

For more control over the appearance and functionality, you can create a custom button or link that directs users to the Google Finance page for a specific stock.

1. Design the Button/Link: Use HTML and CSS to create a visually appealing button or link.
2. Construct the URL: The URL structure is: https://www.google.com/finance/quote/[TICKER]:[EXCHANGE]
3. Replace Placeholders: As above, replace [TICKER] and [EXCHANGE] with the appropriate values.
4. Link the Button/Link: Use the <a href="..."> tag to link the button or link to the constructed Google Finance URL.

Example: To create a link to Google Finance for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL):

<a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/GOOGL:NASDAQ">View GOOGL on Google Finance</a>

Note: Remember to consider the user experience. Clearly label the button or link so users understand where they will be directed. You can also use JavaScript to open the link in a new tab or window.