Hello, is there any user of the Bloomberg API around ? I think before I ask the BB reps I just ask here... I need an internet based solution for quotes, US + american Futures and Equity Cash Markets, with a pro-level API for quotes and time&sales. Has anyone an idea what this costs for a Bloomberg system ? I am informed the station costs $1600 and they require 12 months contracts... do they charge extra for the API ?
BB has several API types. They are listed at their website. However, they do not mention costs and by the information given it is difficult to determine which one I would need. I am generally pleased with pure TCP/IP solutions, but ActiveX or COM would also be ok.
The API comes with the service. They have plenty of online and on-site seminars. The reps will visit you as often as you want.