Change Year To Date

Returns the absolute dollar change in stock price from the first trading day of the current calendar year.

Formula

ChangeYTD = Current Price - Price on First Trading Day of Year

Examples

=ChangeYTD("AAPL")
Dollar change since Jan 1
=ChangeYTD("MSFT")
Microsoft's YTD dollar change

When to Use

YTD performance tracking, annual absolute returns

When NOT to Use

| Need percentage | ChangePercentYTD() |

Common Issues & FAQ

Q: Why am I getting "NA"? A: Check that the symbol is valid and has sufficient trading history for the requested period.

Q: Are returns price-only or total return? A: These are typically price returns. Dividend-adjusted returns may differ.

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