{"id":3210,"date":"2008-06-02T21:43:44","date_gmt":"2008-06-02T16:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=3210"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:05:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T08:35:04","slug":"real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Finance Real-Time Stock Quotes: Which Markets Are Live?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Brokers once charged extra for a live stock market feed. In June 2008 Google <a href=\"https:\/\/googleblog.blogspot.com\/2008\/06\/at-long-last-real-time-stock-quotes-are.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced real-time quotes for NASDAQ stocks<\/a> on Google Finance, free for everyone. This updated guide explains how <strong>Google Finance real-time<\/strong> quotes work today, which markets are live and which are delayed, and how to tell the difference.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-67181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-finance-real-time-2026-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Google Finance real-time stock quotes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-finance-real-time-2026-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-finance-real-time-2026-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-finance-real-time-2026-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-finance-real-time-2026-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-finance-real-time-2026.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Google Finance shows real-time prices for many major exchanges, including NASDAQ, NYSE, India&#8217;s NSE and BSE, and London. Some markets, such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Toronto and Australia, are delayed by 15 to 20 minutes. Google lists each exchange&#8217;s delay on its official disclaimer page, so check it before relying on a price.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad9455ecd53e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad9455ecd53e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#What_changed_since_2008\" >What changed since 2008<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#Google_Finance_real-time_vs_delayed_quotes\" >Google Finance real-time vs delayed quotes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#Real-time_markets_examples\" >Real-time markets (examples)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#Delayed_markets_examples\" >Delayed markets (examples)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#How_to_check_if_a_Google_Finance_real-time_quote_is_live\" >How to check if a Google Finance real-time quote is live<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#Other_ways_to_follow_stock_prices\" >Other ways to follow stock prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#Is_Google_Finance_real-time\" >Is Google Finance real-time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#Is_Google_Finance_free\" >Is Google Finance free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#Are_GOOGLEFINANCE_prices_in_Google_Sheets_real-time\" >Are GOOGLEFINANCE prices in Google Sheets real-time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/06\/real-time-stock-quotes-on-google-finance\/#Where_can_I_see_Google_Finance_delays_for_each_market\" >Where can I see Google Finance delays for each market?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_changed_since_2008\"><\/span>What changed since 2008<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2008 the news was simply that NASDAQ prices changed live on the page with no need to refresh the browser. I saw similar live quotes on Yahoo Finance too. Since then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/finance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Finance<\/a> has been redesigned several times. It now shows market summaries, news, watchlists and portfolios, and it has expanded real-time data to many exchanges around the world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Finance_real-time_vs_delayed_quotes\"><\/span>Google Finance real-time vs delayed quotes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Google&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/googlefinance\/disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Finance data disclaimer<\/a>, each exchange is labelled either real-time or delayed by a set number of minutes. As listed there:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-time_markets_examples\"><\/span>Real-time markets (examples)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>NASDAQ and NYSE (US). Volume and trades executed on other venues are consolidated and delayed by 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>NSE and BSE (India)<\/li>\n<li>London, Frankfurt, Milan, Stockholm and Singapore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delayed_markets_examples\"><\/span>Delayed markets (examples)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Toronto and Hong Kong: 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Tokyo, Australia, Korea and Mexico: 20 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Mutual funds: end-of-day prices<\/li>\n<li>Currencies and cryptocurrency: a few minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These delays can change, so treat Google&#8217;s disclaimer page as the source of truth. For most people following US or Indian shares, Google Finance real-time prices are good enough for a quick check during market hours, but a few minutes can matter for active traders.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_if_a_Google_Finance_real-time_quote_is_live\"><\/span>How to check if a Google Finance real-time quote is live<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Google Finance and search for the company name or ticker.<\/li>\n<li>Look at the small note under the price, which shows the time of the last update and a disclaimer link.<\/li>\n<li>Compare the exchange code (for example NASDAQ, NYSE, NSE or BOM for BSE) with the disclaimer list to see whether it is real-time or delayed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_ways_to_follow_stock_prices\"><\/span>Other ways to follow stock prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Google Sheets:<\/strong> the GOOGLEFINANCE function pulls prices into a spreadsheet. See how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2022\/12\/track-stock-watchlist-portfolio-in-google-sheets\/\">create a stock watchlist and track your portfolio in Google Sheets<\/a>. Spreadsheet data can be delayed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your broker&#8217;s app:<\/strong> trading platforms show live prices for the markets you trade on. Indian investors can see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2023\/01\/zerodha-kite-login\/\">Zerodha Kite login<\/a> guide.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yahoo Finance<\/a>:<\/strong> another free quote and news site, which also marks delayed data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Google Finance is a handy free tool for checking prices and news, but always confirm the price on your broker&#8217;s platform before you trade.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Google_Finance_real-time\"><\/span>Is Google Finance real-time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For many major exchanges, including NASDAQ, NYSE, NSE and BSE, yes. Some exchanges are delayed by 15 to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Google_Finance_free\"><\/span>Is Google Finance free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. You can view quotes, charts, news and watchlists with a Google account at no cost.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_GOOGLEFINANCE_prices_in_Google_Sheets_real-time\"><\/span>Are GOOGLEFINANCE prices in Google Sheets real-time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not always. Google notes that spreadsheet quotes may be delayed, so don&#8217;t use them for trading decisions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_see_Google_Finance_delays_for_each_market\"><\/span>Where can I see Google Finance delays for each market?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the official Google Finance data disclaimer page, which lists every exchange and its delay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brokers once charged extra for a live stock market feed. 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