Retrieve 1-Hour Intraday Stock Data with MarketXLS

The QM_GetIntradayDataOneHour function provides an easy way to fetch historical intraday data in 1-hour intervals directly into Excel. This helps traders, analysts, and investors quickly visualize short-term price movements and volume data for a chosen stock symbol. By automating data retrieval, you can concentrate on insights and decisions rather than manual data collection.

Why Use This Function?

• Get quick snapshots of a stock’s intraday movement in 1-hour increments.
• Ideal for short-term trend analysis, day trading, or frequent rebalancing.
• Eliminates the need to manually export intraday data from websites or brokerage platforms.
• Provides real-time convenience: simply enter the function in a cell, and the data is populated below it.
• Easily integrate with other MarketXLS or Excel functions for further calculations, charting, or backtesting.
• Flexible to use on multiple symbols just by changing the symbol parameter.

How to Use in Excel

QM_GetIntradayDataOneHour(Symbol)

1. In any Excel cell, type the function: =QM_GetIntradayDataOneHour("SYMBOL").
2. Replace "SYMBOL" with the ticker symbol for the asset you want (for example, "AAPL").
3. Press Enter.
4. MarketXLS will populate the intraday 1-hour data starting one row below the cell where you entered the formula.

The function automatically calls the internal routine that requests intraday intervals set to 60 minutes. Time columns, if present, are converted into normal Excel date/time format so you can easily perform date-based calculations or visualize your data in charts.

Parameters Explained

There are no other parameters. The function specifically retrieves 1-hour intervals. If you need different intervals, use other relevant MarketXLS functions that accommodate custom time intervals.

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =QM_GetIntradayDataOneHour("AAPL")
   • This retrieves Apple’s intraday 1-hour price/volume data for the current session or recent trading days (as provided by the data source).
   • The column headers (e.g., Time, Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) appear directly under the cell where you placed the formula, with the data rows beneath them.

2. =QM_GetIntradayDataOneHour("IBM")
   • Fetches IBM’s 1-hour intraday table.
   • If IBM has no recent intraday data available (e.g., holiday, no trading, etc.), you may see “No Data Retrieved.”

Advanced Scenarios

• Refreshing multiple symbols side-by-side:
Enter the function in adjacent cells for different symbols (e.g., “AAPL,” “GOOGL,” “MSFT”). This places each symbol’s data in a separate block, letting you compare performance across multiple assets with 1-hour intervals.

• Integrating with other Excel functions:
After the data populates, you can use VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, or custom Excel formulas to reference the newly added intraday values. For example, automatically calculate moving averages or feed the data into your personal tracking dashboards.

• Overlapping data from multiple sessions:
If the function is placed repeatedly in different cells, each instance will insert its results below the respective formula cell. If you want to avoid overwriting existing data, start the formula in an empty area or a new sheet.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• “No Data Retrieved” message:

• Check that you have spelled the ticker symbol correctly.
• Ensure the trading session has relevant intraday data. If the market is closed or the symbol is very thinly traded, there might be no data points.

• License or configuration errors:

• If your license is invalid or you haven’t configured your data subscription correctly, the function might show an error message such as “[Data Seller] is not configured.” Make sure your MarketXLS license is up-to-date and properly set up in the MarketXLS settings.

• Overwritten cells:

• The function populates rows below where you type it. Be mindful this may overwrite existing work. To avoid conflicts, place the formula in a sufficiently empty sheet or cell far from other data.

• Time column not displaying properly:

• MarketXLS automatically tries to convert time columns to Excel date/time. If you see unexpected values, ensure your Excel cell format is set correctly (e.g., Date/Time format) or check if your data feed is returning valid timestamps.

With the QM_GetIntradayDataOneHour function, you can streamline your short-term analysis or day trading approach by fetching 1-hour increment data into Excel. Use the tips and examples above to get the most out of this function and supercharge your intraday stock evaluation.