Getting 15-Minute Intraday Data for Stocks

The QM_GetIntradayDataFifteenMinutes function lets you pull 15-minute interval intraday stock data directly into Excel. It inserts a table of time-based price data starting from your active cell, making it simple to review and analyze market movements within the day.

By using this function, you can obtain shorter time-frame views useful for technical analysis, short-term trading decisions, or quick price comparisons—all without leaving Excel.

Why Use This Function?

• Helps track intraday price action at 15-minute intervals.
• Ideal for day trading, short-term analyses, and quick snapshots of evolving market conditions.
• Seamlessly integrates with other Excel tools for further computation and charting.
• Streamlines workflows by automating intraday data imports—no manual copying or external CSV imports needed.
• Offers straightforward troubleshooting if no data is found (e.g., incorrect symbols or licensing issues).

How to Use in Excel

QM_GetIntradayDataFifteenMinutes(Symbol)

1. Select the cell in your Excel worksheet where you want the data table to start.
2. Enter the function, specifying a valid stock symbol (e.g., "AAPL").
3. Press Enter. The function attempts to retrieve 15-minute interval data and places each column of results below/adjacent to your active cell.
4. If data is unavailable or the symbol is invalid, Excel will display "No Data Retrieved" or another status message.

Parameters Explained

• The function specifically requests 15-minute intervals from the data provider.
• Only one symbol can be passed at a time with this function.

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. Fetch 15-minute intervals for Apple (AAPL): • In cell A1, type: =QM_GetIntradayDataFifteenMinutes("AAPL")
   • The function will create a table listing multiple rows with date/time and price-related columns.

2. Referencing a cell for the symbol: • In cell B1, type "MSFT" (without quotes).
   • In cell A1, enter: =QM_GetIntradayDataFifteenMinutes(B1)
   • The function will use the value in B1 (MSFT) and insert a similar table of 15-minute interval data.

Advanced Scenarios

• Integrating with Other Functions:
Combine intraday data results with Excel calculations or charts. For instance, you might run moving averages on each 15-minute row to visualize short-term price trends.

• Automated Refresh or Macros:
Consider using Excel’s built-in refresh or writing simple macros that systematically call this function for multiple symbols (one at a time), then store results in different sheets.

(Keep in mind that each call handles only one symbol at a time. If you need broader queries or different intervals, explore other MarketXLS intraday functions.)

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• “Why do I see ‘No Data Retrieved’?”

• Ensure the symbol is spelled correctly and is valid.
• Check your MarketXLS license or data subscription status, as the function requires valid credentials.

• “Why am I only seeing partial data?”

• Intraday data can vary by provider or market hours. Off-hours data might be limited.
• Check if your subscription includes real-time or just delayed data.

• “Can I change the interval from 15 minutes to another period?”

• This specific function is fixed to 15-minute intervals. For other intervals, look for similar MarketXLS intraday functions or methods.

• “How do I make sure the date/time columns convert properly in Excel?”

• By default, MarketXLS attempts to parse time columns into Excel-readable date/time formats. If cells appear as text, check your Excel formatting settings.

By using QM_GetIntradayDataFifteenMinutes, you have a powerful way to monitor and analyze intraday market movements every 15 minutes—right inside Excel. This allows you to combine real-time or delayed data (depending on your plan) with your own spreadsheets, custom formulas, or charting tools for robust short-term trading and analysis.