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# Investment Details API

Get detailed profile data for a single investment, drawing on Morningstar's fundamental, reference, and historical data.

# FAQs

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Answers to common questions about the Investment Details Feed API. If a request fails or returns unexpected results, see [Troubleshooting](https://developer-beta.morningstar.com/investment-details-feed-api/troubleshooting).

## [General](#general)

Is the API asynchronous or synchronous?

This is a synchronous API.

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Do I need a licence?

Yes. Access to data is entitled at package level, so you can request the views in the packages you are licensed for. See [Before You Start](https://developer-beta.morningstar.com/investment-details-feed-api/getting-started). To check whether self-serve trial access is available, see [Trial Accounts](https://developer-beta.morningstar.com/trial-access).

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## [Authentication](#authentication)

How do I authenticate?

Request a token from `POST /token/oauth`, then send it on every other request in the `Authorization` header as `Bearer {token}`. See [Authentication](https://developer-beta.morningstar.com/api-authentication).

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How long does an access token last?

A token is valid for 60 minutes and can be reused across requests during that time. Long-running jobs must request a new token before it expires, and retry any request that returns `401 Unauthorized`.

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