Trading Journal essentials — learn why every trader needs one, what to track, how to build a professional trade log in Excel, and how MarketXLS automates data entry with =Last(), =QM_GetHistory(), and =PERatio().
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Earnings Power Value (EPV) is a no-growth valuation method that estimates a company's intrinsic worth using normalized earnings and cost of capital — learn the complete formula, Excel implementation, and how MarketXLS automates data with =hf_revenue(), =HF_EBIT(), =Last(), and =MarketCapitalization().
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Value at Risk (VaR) is the cornerstone of portfolio risk management — learn how to calculate parametric, historical simulation, and Monte Carlo VaR in Excel using MarketXLS formulas like =GetHistory() and =Last().
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Stock quotes in excel — getting reliable, real-time stock data into your spreadsheets shouldn't require web scraping, manual copy-pasting, or clunky workarounds. This guide covers every method available in 2026 and shows you which one actually works for professional workflows.
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Learn how to seamlessly convert option symbols between different broker formats using MarketXLS OptionSymbolConvert function. Support for Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Yahoo Finance, and more.
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EBITDA Formula in Excel is essential for evaluating company profitability. Learn how to calculate EBITDA manually and with MarketXLS functions, compare it to other metrics, and build valuation models.
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Zerodha Brokerage Calculator in Excel helps you compute intraday, delivery, F&O, and commodity trading costs with formulas for STT, GST, SEBI fees, and stamp duty.
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Introduction Embarking on the journey of trading? A trading journal is your ideal companion! It’s a crucial tool that helps you track your performance, spot patterns, and refine your trading...
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Annualized rate of return measures investment growth on a per-year basis. Learn how to calculate CAGR manually in Excel and with the MarketXLS =CAGR() function for portfolio analysis.
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Introduction In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, understanding and harnessing the power of stock volatility is paramount for traders and investors alike.
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Stock beta in excel measures how volatile a stock is relative to the overall market — learn to calculate it manually with formulas and instantly with MarketXLS functions.
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Your Guide to Constrained Optimization with a Calculator In the world of finance, nothing is more important than cost-benefit analysis and decision making.
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Using a Calculator To Calculate Your Sharpe Ratio Understanding Sharpe Ratios The Sharpe Ratio is a measurement used to assess the performance of an investment compared to its risk.
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Get Ready for Retirement With Scott Burns’ Retirement Calculator Retirement is one of the most important and rewarding life milestones.
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How to Use a Reverse CAGR Calculator Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is a vital process of calculating the financial returns of investments and properly planning investments over a certain period...
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The DuPont method is an essential analysis used to assess a company’s performance in detail. Donaldson Brown, a DuPont Corporation salesman, found the DuPont equation in 1920.
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