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Cached universe data matrix feature

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Description

Expected Behavior

LEAN automatically maintains a matrix of historical prices for all the assets currently in the universe.

Actual Behavior

Members need to manually maintain the matrix. See https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/universes/key-concepts#13-Historical-Asset-Prices

Potential Solution

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Research direction

Start with the historical asset prices documentation linked in the issue and trace how universe membership and historical prices are currently handled. Identify the relevant engine entry points and existing tests before proposing the design. Done means LEAN automatically maintains the historical-price matrix for all assets currently in the universe, with coverage for membership changes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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