Current Day's Low Formula in Excel

Use the Current Day's Low formula in Excel (powered by MarketXLS) to retrieve the lowest price at which a stock, index, option, or crypto traded on the most recent trading day. This function is ideal for investors and analysts seeking to stay updated on intraday price movements.

Understanding Current Day's Low

• Purpose: The Current Day's Low formula provides the lowest trading price for a given symbol on the current (or most recent) trading day.
• Use Cases:
  • Monitoring daily price fluctuations.
  • Performing daily price range analysis.
  • Combining with other MarketXLS formulas (e.g., AskPrice, OpenPrice, LastPrice).
• Key Benefits:
  • Data is returned directly in Excel, allowing real-time or delayed (per data subscription) analysis.
  • Simplifies decision-making for intraday trading or investment research.

Syntax and Parameters

=DaysLow(Symbol)

• Return Value:
  • Returns the lowest trading price (numeric) for the specified symbol on the current trading day.
  • Returns "NA" if the symbol is invalid or if the user license is not valid.

?? Note: A valid MarketXLS subscription/license is required. Without a valid license, the function returns "NA".

Examples and Usage

Below are some typical usage scenarios for retrieving a stock or security’s daily low price:

=DaysLow("MSFT")              // Retrieves the current day's low for Microsoft
=DaysLow("^SPX")              // Retrieves the current day's low for the S&P 500 Index
=DaysLow("@MSFT 110122C00020000") // Retrieves the current day's low for a Microsoft option
=DaysLow("BTCUSD:DEFAULT")    // Retrieves the current day's low for Bitcoin in USD

? Pro Tip: Combine DaysLow with other MarketXLS formulas like AskPrice, LastPrice, or OpenPrice to create a comprehensive dashboard for daily market data analysis.

Performance Considerations

• Speed: The formula retrieves data online. Internet speed and MarketXLS server load can affect response times.
• Caching: MarketXLS may cache data briefly to optimize performance. The default cache timeout is set in the backend (e.g., 120 seconds).

Common Questions

1. Why do I get "NA" as a result?

   • The symbol might be invalid, or your MarketXLS license may not be active. Double-check your symbol format and subscription status.

2. Does DaysLow support all asset types?

   • Yes. Stocks, indexes, options, and even crypto tickers are supported. Just ensure you enter the symbol in the correct format.

3. What if I need historical lows for previous dates?

   • DaysLow is designed for the most recent trading day. For historical data, you may need a separate function or MarketXLS service.

4. Can I reference dates in the DaysLow formula?

   • This formula does not require a date parameter; it always fetches the latest available day’s low.

5. How often is the data updated?

   • It depends on your MarketXLS subscription plan (real-time vs. delayed). Check your plan details for update frequency.

?? Note: Always ensure your spreadsheet is set to auto-calculate or manually refresh data to view the latest updates.

• Related Functions:
  • Ask Price: Returns the lowest price at which a dealer is willing to sell specified shares.
  • Open Price: Returns the opening price (9:30 AM EST) for the specified ticker.
  • Last Price: Returns the last traded price (delayed by 15 minutes).
  • Real-Time Streaming: Enables streaming quotes from QM Data bundles.
  • Stream Ask: Returns the real-time ask price for the specified ticker.

Following these practices will help you efficiently use the Current Day's Low formula in Excel with MarketXLS for swift, reliable market insights.