Here's what's wrong with your Alpha Vantage API request:
Incorrect URL - You're using alphavantage.co.query
when it should be alphavantage.co/query
Better Practice - Use parameters with requests
instead of hardcoding URL:
python
params = {
'function': 'TIME_SERIES_INTRADAY',
'symbol': 'TSLA',
'interval': '1min',
'apikey': 'YOUR_KEY'
}
response = requests.get('https://www.alphavantage.co/query', params=params)
Verifying your internet connection
Checking if Alpha Vantage is down
Adding timeout parameter: requests.get(url, timeout=10)
For more reliable stock data, consider APIs like AllTick which offer better stability, though Alpha Vantage should work fine for basic testing.