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Change From 200 Day Moving Average Formula in Excel

This guide covers how to use the Change From 200 Day Moving Average formula in Excel with MarketXLS. By leveraging this function, you can quickly track how far a stock or other security has moved relative to its 200-day moving average, giving you valuable insights into long-term price trends and potential entry or exit points.

Understanding Change From 200 Day Moving Average

  • Purpose and Use Cases
    The ChangeFrom200_dayMovingAverage function is designed to help investors and analysts measure a security’s current price deviation from its 200-day moving average. This is often used to assess whether a stock is overbought, oversold, or trading in a normal range.

  • Key Benefits

    • Offers a long-term perspective for investors.
    • Helps identify potential buying or selling opportunities.
    • Integrates seamlessly with your existing MarketXLS data and formulas.
  • When to Use
    Use this formula when you want to:

    • Compare a stock’s current price against long-term trends.
    • Quickly spot potential market overreactions or underreactions.
    • Combine with other MarketXLS formulas for deeper analytics and portfolio management.

Syntax and Parameters

=ChangeFrom200_dayMovingAverage(Symbol)
Parameter Description Required Example
Symbol The ticker symbol (stock, index, option, or crypto). Quotes must be enclosed in quotes if typed in. Yes "MSFT"

Return Value Details

  • The function returns a numeric value representing how far the security has moved above or below its 200-day moving average.
  • If the symbol is invalid or an error occurs, the formula returns NA.

?? Note: Make sure you have a valid MarketXLS license; otherwise, you may receive an NA or error result.

Examples and Usage

Below are practical examples for different symbol types:

  1. Using a regular stock symbol:

    =ChangeFrom200_dayMovingAverage("MSFT")
  2. Using an index symbol:

    =ChangeFrom200_dayMovingAverage("^SPX")
  3. Using an option symbol:

    =ChangeFrom200_dayMovingAverage("@MSFT 110122C00020000")
  4. Using a crypto symbol:

    =ChangeFrom200_dayMovingAverage("BTCUSD:DEFAULT")
  5. Referencing a symbol in a cell (e.g., cell A1 contains the symbol “MSFT”):

    =ChangeFrom200_dayMovingAverage(A1)

? Pro Tip: If you are referencing numerous symbols, consider placing them in separate cells and referencing those cells. This approach can make it easier to organize your data and reduce repetitive typing.

Common Questions

  1. Why am I getting “NA” as a result?

    • Ensure that your symbol is spelled correctly and wrapped in quotes.
    • Confirm that your MarketXLS license is active and valid.
    • Check your internet connection, as the formula requires web access to retrieve data.
  2. How can I improve performance?

    • Leverage MarketXLS caching or avoid excessively recalculating.
    • Reference symbols in cells to avoid repeated function calls.
  3. Can this formula be combined with other MarketXLS functions?

    • Absolutely. It’s often paired with other MarketXLS analytics (e.g., dividends or returns) to gain deeper insight into a stock’s overall performance.
  4. Does the function update automatically?

    • The data typically updates daily, although frequency can vary based on your MarketXLS settings.

?? Note: Use this function as part of a broader analytical strategy. It does not replace thorough investment research or professional advice.


Looking for more analytics? Related MarketXLS formulas include:

  • Total Dividends Paid Between Two Days In The Past — Tracks dividends paid over a specific period.
  • Stock Return Seven Days — Calculates the return percentage for a 7-day window.
  • Stock Return Fifteen Days — Analyzes performance over a 15-day period.
  • Stock Return Thirty Days — Measures return based on a 30-day closing-price window.

Combine the Change From 200 Day Moving Average formula with other MarketXLS tools to gain a comprehensive perspective on your portfolio’s performance.

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