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Overview
The Dividends 2 (Basic) [PREMIUM] operation under the Stock resource in this custom n8n node allows users to retrieve dividend information for a specified stock symbol using the Finnhub.io API. This is particularly useful for financial analysts, investors, or anyone needing up-to-date dividend data for stocks. For example, you could use this node to automate the collection of dividend histories for portfolio analysis or reporting.
Properties
| Name | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | String | The stock ticker symbol to search for (e.g., "AAPL"). Used to specify the company. |
| Premium | Boolean | Indicates whether you have a Premium Subscription for Finnhub.io, which may affect access to premium endpoints or data. |
Output
- The output will be a JSON object containing dividend information for the specified stock symbol.
- Typical fields may include: ex-dividend date, payment date, amount, and other related dividend details as provided by Finnhub.io.
- No binary data is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Finnhub.io API Key: You must provide valid Finnhub credentials in n8n.
- Premium Subscription: Accessing this specific operation ([PREMIUM]) may require a premium Finnhub.io subscription.
- n8n Configuration: Ensure the Finnhub credential is set up in your n8n instance.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid API Key: If your API key is missing or incorrect, you may receive authentication errors. Double-check your Finnhub credentials in n8n.
- Insufficient Permissions: Attempting to access premium data without a premium subscription may result in authorization errors or limited data.
- Invalid Symbol: Providing an incorrect or unsupported stock symbol will likely return empty results or an error message from the API.
- API Rate Limits: Exceeding Finnhub's rate limits can cause temporary blocks; monitor your usage if making frequent requests.