Selecting an Open-Source DB for Financial Time Series

Choosing Your Data Engine: More Than Just Code When your algorithms depend on processing high-frequency data streams, or when you’re building ML models that need fast access to vast historical context, the time series database isn’t just a component – it’s the bedrock of your operation. A bottleneck here means missed opportunities, flawed analysis, or outright system failure. I’ve spent time evaluating the options because getting this wrong has consequences, especially when real capital or critical infrastructure is on the line. ...

April 6, 2025 · 8 min · Josep Oriol Carné