Using the QM_GetIntradayDataOneHourDynamic Function for 1-Hour Intraday Data

The QM_GetIntradayDataOneHourDynamic function in MarketXLS makes it quick and seamless to pull 1-hour interval intraday price data for a specific symbol directly into Excel. Whether you’re analyzing short-term market trends, creating custom charts, or testing an intraday trading strategy, this function can give you a structured data table within Excel—no manual imports or multiple data sources needed.

Why Use This Function?

• Easy access to hourly price data without leaving Excel, perfect for day traders and short-term analysts.
• Quickly refreshable intraday tables to reflect the latest market snapshot.
• Automatic handling of data printing in Excel, saving time on formatting.
• Optional record count to limit how many intervals get retrieved, focusing your analysis.
• Ideal for visualizing trends on hourly candles or building quick intraday charts and dashboards.

How to Use in Excel

=QM_GetIntradayDataOneHourDynamic(Symbol, [RecordCount])

• Symbol: The ticker symbol (e.g., "AAPL", "MSFT") for which you want 1-hour intraday data.
• RecordCount (optional): How many rows of 1-hour data you want. If omitted or set to 0, all available records will be returned.

Simply type the formula into a cell, press Enter, and MarketXLS will automatically place the corresponding intraday data (with headings) below.

Parameters Explained

Note: By default, data is typically returned from newest to oldest. You may see the most recent records first.

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. Retrieve all available 1-hour intervals for Microsoft:
   =QM_GetIntradayDataOneHourDynamic("MSFT")
   This will place headers and all the returned data rows under the cell with the formula.

2. Retrieve the last 5 hourly intervals for Apple:
   =QM_GetIntradayDataOneHourDynamic("AAPL", 5)
   This limits the output to 5 rows of data, typically the 5 most recent hourly bars.

Advanced Scenarios

• Combine with Excel’s charting tools: Once the data is populated below your function, highlight the range (including headers) and insert a chart to visualize price movements hour by hour.
• Compare multiple symbols in separate sheets: Run QM_GetIntradayDataOneHourDynamic for different ticker symbols in different worksheets, then compare or aggregate results.
• Use additional Excel formulas: Apply standard Excel functions such as AVERAGE or MAX on the returned columns (e.g., Volume) to spot intraday patterns.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• “No Data Retrieved”: This can occur if the symbol is invalid or if no intraday data is available for that ticker. Double-check the symbol.
• “License is not valid.” or “ERR”: Ensure your MarketXLS subscription is active and properly configured under Settings.
• Unexpected sorting: By default, the most recent intervals are listed first. If you see data in an unexpected sequence, double-check that the data in your sheet starts at the top of the results area.
• Large downloads: If you set RecordCount to a high number, be aware that many rows of data will paste into your worksheet. Plan your layout accordingly.

Remember:

• This function automatically inserts data into your Excel sheet for direct analysis.
• It is well-suited for real US market scenarios and intraday charting, particularly when you need to look at hourly bars.
• Try different RecordCount values or different symbols to tailor the data to your specific research or trading needs.