ENHANCEING STOCK AMRKET ANALYSIS WITH TANLEAU

A Project Report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the
degree of
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Submitted by
Madasu Lakshmi Koushik, 122010313049
Nalanagula Jayanth, 122010318034
Markonda Saketh, 122010319038
Keerthi Nithya, 122010313037

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

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 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
GITAM SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
GITAM
(Deemed to be University)

DECLARATION

I/We, hereby declare that the project report entitled “Enhancing Stock Market Analysis with
Tableau” is an original work done in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, GITAM
School of Technology, GITAM (Deemed to be University) submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the award of the degree of [Link]. in Computer Science and Engineering. The work
has not been submitted to any other college or University for the award of any degree or diploma.

Date:

Registration Numbers Names Signatures

122010313049 Madasu Lakshmi Koushik

122010318034 Nalanagula Jayanth

122010319038 Markonda Saketh

122010313037 Keerthi Nithya

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 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
GITAM SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
GITAM
(Deemed to be University)

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project report entitled “Enhancing Stock Market Analysis with Tableau”
is a bonafide record of work carried out by Madasu Lakshmi Koushik (122010313049), Nalanagula
Jayanth (122010318034), Markonda Saketh (122010319038), Keerthi Nithya (122010313037)
students submitted in partial fulfillment of requirement for the award of degree of Bachelors of
Technology in Computer Science and Engineering.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Abstract 1

3. Problem Statement 1

4. System Methodology 2

8. Implementation 11

8.1 Coding 11

9. Results 27

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 1. ABSTRACT

The stock market is a complex and dynamic financial ecosystem where investors seek to make
informed decisions. To enhance stock market analysis, this study employs Tableau, a powerful data
visualization tool. By harnessing Tableau's capabilities, this research aims to provide investors with
a comprehensive, user-friendly platform to analyze stock market data. This platform will facilitate
data exploration, pattern identification, and decision-making, ultimately empowering investors to
make more informed and timely investment choices.

2. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Stock market analysis traditionally relies on complex data sets and often lacks user-friendly tools
for investors to interpret and utilize this data effectively. This creates a significant barrier for both
novice and experienced investors, hindering their ability to make informed investment decisions.
Furthermore, the stock market's volatility and rapid information dissemination necessitate real-time
analysis, making it challenging to keep up with the ever-changing market conditions.
To address these challenges, this research aims to enhance stock market analysis by leveraging
Tableau's capabilities. The specific problems to be addressed include:
Data Accessibility: Many investors struggle to access and retrieve relevant stock market data
from diverse sources. This study will explore methods to streamline data collection and integration
into Tableau for seamless analysis.
Data Visualization: Effective data visualization is crucial for identifying trends, patterns, and
anomalies in stock market data. Tableau will be utilized to create visually appealing and informative
charts, graphs, and dashboards to aid investors in comprehending complex financial data.
Real-Time Analysis: The stock market operates in real time, and investors require timely insights.
This research will investigate methods to implement real-time data updates and analysis within
Tableau, ensuring investors have access to the most current information.
User-Friendly Interface: The user interface of the Tableau-based stock market analysis platform
will be designed with a focus on simplicity and intuitiveness. This will enable investors of all skill
levels to navigate and utilize the tool effectively. By addressing these challenges and enhancing
stock market analysis with Tableau, this research aims to empower investors with a robust toolset
for making informed decisions in a dynamic and competitive financial market

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 3. SYSTEM METHODOLOGY

1. Data Collection: Gather historical stock market data from reliable sources like Yahoo Finance,
Alpha Vantage, or Quandl. Ensure the dataset includes essential information such as stock prices,
volumes, and relevant financial indicators.

2. Data Cleaning: Clean and preprocess the data to handle missing values, outliers, and
inconsistencies. Convert data into a format compatible with Tableau (e.g., CSV, Excel).

3. Data Integration: Combine data from multiple sources if necessary, and perform any necessary
transformations or calculations (e.g., moving averages, volatility measures).

4. Tableau Setup: Install and configure Tableau Desktop or Tableau Server, depending on your
project's requirements. Ensure compatibility with your dataset.

5. Data Modeling: Create a data model in Tableau, defining relationships between tables if needed.
Consider using Tableau's Data Prep capabilities for more advanced data shaping.

6. Visualization Design: Design a variety of visualizations to represent stock market data

7. Dashboard Creation: Develop interactive dashboards using Tableau's drag-and-drop interface.

8. User-Friendly Interface: Focus on creating an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Include filters,
parameters, and tooltips to enhance the user experience.
9. Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Start by performing EDA to understand the dataset's
characteristics and identify potential patterns or anomalies. Use Tableau to create initial
visualizations for insights.

10. User Needs Analysis: Engage with potential users or stakeholders to identify their specific
requirements and preferences for stock market analysis. Incorporate their feedback into the design.

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11. Data Visualization: Create a range of visualizations, including historical price charts, trading
volume, technical indicators (e.g., RSI, MACD), and financial ratios. Ensure these visualizations
are dynamic and can be customized by users.

12. Real-Time Data Integration (Optional): If real-time data is crucial for your project, explore
options for integrating live stock market data into your Tableau dashboards using APIs.
13. Performance Optimization: Optimize dashboard performance, especially if dealing with large
datasets. Use Tableau's performance tuning features like data extracts and filters.
14. Testing and Validation: Thoroughly test your Tableau dashboards to ensure accuracy and
functionality. Validate that the visualizations match the underlying data.
15. User Training: If applicable, provide training sessions or documentation for users to effectively
navigate and utilize the Tableau dashboards.
16. Feedback and Iteration: Continuously gather feedback from users and stakeholders and make
iterative improvements to the dashboards based on their suggestions and changing market
conditions.
17. Deployment: Deploy the Tableau dashboards to the target audience, whether it's within your
organization or to a wider audience if it's a public project.
18. Monitoring and Maintenance: Regularly update data sources, review dashboards for accuracy,
and address any issues or bugs that may arise.

4. IMPLEMENTATION

i. CODING

import pandas as pd
apple = pd.read_csv('[Link]')
facebook = pd.read_csv('[Link]')
google = pd.read_csv("[Link]")
nvidia = pd.read_csv("[Link]")
tesla = pd.read_csv('[Link]')
twitter = pd.read_csv('[Link]')
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dfs = [apple, facebook, google, nvidia, tesla, twitter]
for df in dfs:
df['MA50'] = [Link](50).mean()
df['MA200'] = [Link](200).mean()
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for df in dfs:
df['Previous day close price'] = [Link](1)
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for df in dfs:
df['Change in price'] = df['Close'] - df['Previous day close price']

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for df in dfs:
df['Percent change in price'] = [Link].pct_change()
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for df in dfs:
df['Previous day volume'] = [Link](1)
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for df in dfs:
df['Change in volume'] = df['Volume'] - df['Previous day volume']
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apple.to_csv('[Link]')
facebook.to_csv('[Link]')
google.to_csv('[Link]')
nvidia.to_csv('[Link]')
tesla.to_csv('[Link]')
twitter.to_csv('[Link]')

ii. Implementing Worksheets

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5. RESULTS

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Full Representation Of DashBoard