Fifty Two Week High Formula in Excel

The Fifty Two Week High formula in Excel, powered by MarketXLS, helps you quickly identify the highest stock price within the last 52 weeks. By leveraging real-time market data, you can gain insights into asset performance, support your investment strategies, and stay updated on relevant price trends. Whether you're analyzing equities, indices, or other instruments, this function simplifies your workflow and saves time.

Understanding Fifty Two Week High

• Purpose and Use Cases: Reveal the highest price of a symbol over the past 52 weeks, helping traders or analysts gauge the asset’s peak over a one-year period.
• Key Benefits:
  • Quick evaluation of the stock’s annual peak.
  • Straightforward integration with other MarketXLS analytics.
  • Supports a range of symbols (equities, indices, options, crypto).
• When to Use: This formula is most helpful in technical analysis, portfolio management, or when comparing multiple assets to identify those hitting historical or near-historical highs.

Syntax and Parameters

Use the following syntax in your Excel spreadsheet to call this formula:

=FiftyTwo_weekHigh(Symbol)

Return Value

• The function returns a numeric value representing the highest trading price within the last 52 weeks for the specified symbol.
• If the function cannot locate valid data or the symbol is incorrect, it returns "NA".

Error Handling

?? Note: If you enter an invalid or unrecognized symbol, the function will return "NA". Ensure you have a valid MarketXLS license and a proper symbol format to avoid errors.

Examples and Usage

Below are a few ways to use the FiftyTwo_weekHigh formula with various symbol formats. Simply enter the formula into a cell:

1. Using a regular symbol:

   =FiftyTwo_weekHigh("MSFT")

   Returns the 52-week high price for Microsoft.

2. Using an index:

   =FiftyTwo_weekHigh("^SPX")

   Retrieves the 52-week high of the S&P 500 Index.

3. Using an option symbol:

   =FiftyTwo_weekHigh("@MSFT 110122C00020000")

   Displays the 52-week high for a specified Microsoft option contract.

4. Using a crypto symbol:

   =FiftyTwo_weekHigh("BTCUSD:DEFAULT")

   Fetches the 52-week high for Bitcoin in USD.

? Pro Tip: Combine the FiftyTwo_weekHigh function with other MarketXLS analytics (like total dividend data or return calculations) for a broader financial analysis.

Common Questions

1. What if the symbol is unsupported?

   • You’ll see "NA" if the symbol is invalid or unsupported by the data source. Double-check ticker formats.

2. Does this work for all exchanges?

   • Most popular exchanges and market symbols are supported. Ensure your subscription covers the data you need.

3. Can I reference a cell instead of typing the symbol?

   • Yes. For example:

     =FiftyTwo_weekHigh(A2)

4. How often is the data updated?

   • Real-time or end-of-day data availability depends on your MarketXLS plan. Typically, the function updates whenever Excel recalculates.

Are there other MarketXLS functions for analytics?

• Total Dividends Paid Between Two Days In The Past: Quickly sum dividend payouts for a specific date range.
• Stock Return Seven Days: Calculate returns over a one-week period.
• Stock Return Fifteen Days: Assess returns over 15 consecutive calendar days.
• Stock Return Thirty Days: Get a snapshot of monthly returns for performance tracking.

?? Note: For advanced analytics, consider using multiple MarketXLS formulas in tandem for comprehensive insights.