Now smfGetYahooPortfolioView has broken

 I put in fixes for one function and Yahoo breaks another!

So smfGetYahooPortfolioView started out as being flaky... It would work then it would give an error, then work... 

Today I can't get anything using the API to work.  The json response for YahooPortfolio gives a 404 not found or unauthorized access depending on how you try to access it.

I found this developer feedbak form:

 

Yahoo Finance | API Feedback

We’re sorry for the inconvenience, but API-level access to Yahoo Finance quotes data has been disabled.

Yahoo Finance licenses data from 3rd-party providers that do not currently authorize us to redistribute these data in API form. Licenses that authorize redistribution come with a greater cost that varies depending on a number of factors, including whether the data is for personal or commercial use, the type of data, the volume of queries, and additional features which may be available.

We would appreciate your feedback to ensure that we can continue to serve your needs. By understanding your intended use of these API data, we will be better able to acquire the appropriate licenses. We appreciate your feedback, and we read every response.

 

What types of data are you interested in accessing via an API?

Please select all that apply.

Real-time stock quotes data

Historical stock quotes data

Bonds data

Currency data

Cryptocurrency data

Options data

ETF data

Futures data

Indices data

Mutual funds data

Company earnings data

Company financial statements

Company valuation data

Other:

What kind of applications have you developed that used API data?

Please select all that apply.

Charting application

Investing model

Performance tracking

Portfolio analysis

Trading application

Other:

Is the application you developed for personal or commercial use?

For personal use (just me)

For commercial use (more than me)

Both personal and commercial use

Would you be willing to pay for API data access?

Yes

No

If yes, what price per month (US dollars) would you be willing to pay?

Again, we are sorry for the inconvenience, and we thank you for your feedback.  If you would like to help us craft this new API service, please provide your email address so that we may contact you.