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Claude for trading: connect a broker and research data

Claude can search the web, but it can't trade or read your brokerage account on its own. Connect a broker's MCP server to trade and Finks to research, each with its own setup.

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Robinhood Trading MCP (Claude Code)

claude mcp add robinhood-trading --transport http https://agent.robinhood.com/mcp/trading

Finks MCP (research)

// Copy your MCP URL from the Finks API console
// Cursor: ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "finks-api": {
      "url": "<your MCP URL from the console>",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer fk_test_..." }
    }
  }
}

// Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http finks-api "<your MCP URL from the console>" \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer $FINKS_API_KEY"

How does Claude trade?

Claude trades only through a broker MCP server you connect. Each broker sets up Claude its own way.

Robinhood
Lists Claude Code and Claude Desktop as supported platforms, with their own steps.
Alpaca
Supports Claude Desktop and Claude Code. Its README says Claude Mobile needs a remote server the package doesn't provide.
Webull
Supports Claude through its Cloud MCP, and Claude Code through its local server.

Connect a broker to Claude

  1. 1.Claude Code: run claude mcp add robinhood-trading --transport http https://agent.robinhood.com/mcp/trading
  2. 2.Claude Desktop: Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, then add https://agent.robinhood.com/mcp/trading

Broker limits for AI trading

Each broker sets its own rules. Check them before your agent trades.

Robinhood
Trades only in a dedicated account. Trade approvals are off by default for external agents.
Alpaca
Paper trading by default. Live trading needs live keys and ALPACA_PAPER_TRADE=false.
Webull
Each trade needs separate confirmation before it goes to market.

Robinhood: "Agentic trading involves significant risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment."

Add sourced financial research to Claude

Broker MCP servers let Claude read your account, pull market data and place trades.

Add the Finks MCP server beside it, and your agent can search in plain English and get back the passages that answer it, each with its source (news, SEC filings and earnings call transcripts).

mcp.json

// Copy your MCP URL from the Finks API console
// Cursor: ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "finks-api": {
      "url": "<your MCP URL from the console>",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer fk_test_..." }
    }
  }
}

// Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http finks-api "<your MCP URL from the console>" \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer $FINKS_API_KEY"
  1. 01

    "What did Nvidia say about export restrictions in its 10-Q?"

    finks_search

    {
  "type": "filing",
  "title": "NVIDIA CORP — 10-Q",
  "published_at": "2025-11-19T21:36:17Z",
  "url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1045810/000104581025000230/nvda-20251026.htm",
  "passage": {
    "section_id": "10-q/part-1-item-2",
    "text": "…The replacement rule may impose new restrictions on our products or operations and/or add license requirements that could have a material impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition…"
  }
}
  2. 02

    "Which chipmakers mentioned supply constraints in recent news? Cite each source."

    finks_search

    {
  "type": "brief",
  "title": "Arm ($ARM) CEO: Chip Shortages Hinder AI Cancer Research and Robotics",
  "published_at": "2026-09-11T08:35:31Z",
  "publishers": ["myjoyonline.com", "bmmagazine.co.uk", "thesun.co.uk"],
  "url": "https://finks.ai/briefs/672Tyhi5hla9"
}
  3. 03

    "Why did AMD shares move today? Give me the sources."

    finks_search

    {
  "type": "brief",
  "title": "Semiconductor Stocks Fall as Advanced Micro Devices ($AMD) Drops $33.72 on Profit-Taking",
  "published_at": "2026-10-14T21:03:30Z",
  "publishers": ["marketbeat.com", "themarketsdaily.com", "dailypolitical.com"],
  "url": "https://finks.ai/briefs/i6SzWYY7ceVH"
}

Real responses, test key, 20 and 26 Oct 2026. Trimmed.

Finks returns information with its source. It does not give investment advice or tell your agent what to trade.

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Questions about Claude for trading

Can Claude trade stocks?

Only through a broker MCP server you connect, such as Robinhood's, Alpaca's or Webull's. Each broker has its own setup and limits.

Can Claude see real-time stock prices?

With web search on, Claude can look up current information: Anthropic says web search "expands Claude's knowledge with real-time data". For quotes from your broker, or to place trades, connect the broker's MCP server as a custom connector (support.claude.com, checked 21 Oct 2026).

Which brokers work with Claude?

Robinhood lists Claude Code and Claude Desktop. Alpaca lists Claude Desktop and Claude Code. Webull supports Claude through its Cloud MCP and Claude Code through its local server.

Is it safe to let Claude trade?

Each broker sets its own controls: Robinhood limits trading to a dedicated account, Webull asks you to confirm each trade, and Alpaca starts in paper trading. Robinhood says agentic trading involves significant risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

Can Claude read SEC filings?

Yes, through an MCP server that serves them. Finks returns the filing passages that answer a question, each with its source.

How do I get a Finks API key?

Sign up for the Finks API console with your email and create a test key; no card needed. For production access, join the waitlist from the console.

Sources

Claude is a trademark of Anthropic. Finks is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.

Add the Finks MCP to Claude

News, SEC filings and earnings calls, each with its source.

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