Fifty Two Week Change Formula in Excel

Understanding Fifty Two Week Change

The Fifty Two Week Change formula in Excel with MarketXLS helps you quickly calculate the percentage change in a security’s price over the past 52 weeks. This function is especially useful for:

• Monitoring performance over a one-year span
• Comparing securities’ returns during the same period
• Making informed investment decisions with up-to-date market data

By leveraging the MarketXLS infrastructure, you gain reliable, daily-updated financial information that seamlessly integrates with your Excel workflow.

Syntax and Parameters

=FiftyTwoWeekChange(Symbol)

Use this formula in a cell to calculate the 52-week change for the specified security.

?? Note: If Symbol is invalid or an error occurs during the data retrieval process, the function will return "NA".

Return Value:
The function returns a numeric or string value representing the percentage change in the security’s price over the last 52 weeks. For valid symbols, you will receive a percentage. If conditions are not met or an error occurs, "NA" is returned.

? Pro Tip: While some MarketXLS functions accept dates directly or via cell references, this function requires only the security symbol. No additional date parameters are needed for the 52-week calculation.

Examples and Usage

Below are some common ways to use the FiftyTwoWeekChange function:

1. Simple usage with a single ticker symbol:

   =FiftyTwoWeekChange("MSFT")

   Returns the 52-week change for Microsoft.

2. Referencing a cell that contains the ticker symbol:

   =FiftyTwoWeekChange(A1)

   Where cell A1 holds "MSFT".

3. Using alternative symbol formats:

   • Index:

     =FiftyTwoWeekChange("^SPX")

   • Crypto:

     =FiftyTwoWeekChange("BTCUSD:DEFAULT")

   • Options:

     =FiftyTwoWeekChange("@MSFT 110122C00020000")

?? Note: A valid MarketXLS subscription is required. If your license is not active, the formula may return "NA".

Common Questions

1. What if the symbol is not recognized?

If Symbol is invalid or not recognized by MarketXLS, the function will return "NA". Double-check your ticker symbols for accuracy.

2. Why do I get "NA" sometimes?

You may receive "NA" if:

• Your MarketXLS license is inactive.
• The symbol is invalid or not supported.
• There is a temporary data retrieval issue.

3. Are dates required for this function?

No. The FiftyTwoWeekChange function calculates the 52-week price change automatically without additional date inputs.

4. Does the formula work for international symbols?

Yes, as long as MarketXLS supports the ticker. Some international or lesser-known securities may not be available in the MarketXLS database.

5. Are there performance considerations?

MarketXLS retrieves data from its database or external APIs. Generally, the performance impact is minimal. However, if you use the function extensively in a large spreadsheet, it may take extra time to fetch data for all instances.

? Pro Tip: Keep an eye on your network latency and the volume of calls to avoid slow performance when dealing with large lists of symbols.