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# Welcome to Alpaca Markets Docs!

You'll find comprehensive guides and documentation to help you start working with Alpaca APIs as quickly as possible, as well as support if you get stuck. Let's jump right in!

[![Trading API](https://files.readme.io/61c4e50-trading-api.svg)](docs/trading-api)

## [Trading API](docs/trading-api)

[Stock trading for individuals and business accounts. Built for retail, algorithmic and proprietary traders.](docs/trading-api)

[![Broker API](https://files.readme.io/9c83e25-broker-api.svg)](docs/about-broker-api)

## [Broker API](docs/about-broker-api)

[Build trading apps and brokerage services for your end users. Tailored for businesses such as trading apps, challenger banks, etc..](docs/about-broker-api)

[![Market Data API](https://files.readme.io/b7acca4-market-data-api.svg)](docs/about-market-data-api)

## [Market Data API](docs/about-market-data-api)

[Access real-time market pricing data and up to 6+ years worth of historical data for stocks and crypto.](docs/about-market-data-api)

[![Options for Trading API](https://files.readme.io/eae3d8a-docs-options-api.svg)](docs/options-trading)

## [Options for Trading API](docs/options-trading)

[Our commission-free Options for Trading API is launching soon! Experience options trading in our paper trading environment for US-listed equities. Fill orders, monitor your trading history, and access additional features.](docs/options-trading)