Track the Daily Low Price of a Stock with QM_Low

The QM_Low function in MarketXLS allows you to efficiently fetch the latest low price for a given stock symbol, right inside your Excel spreadsheet. It integrates seamlessly with the MarketXLS add-in, enabling traders, analysts, and finance enthusiasts to make timely and informed decisions. By accessing QuoteMedia’s data, it automates much of your data lookup, freeing you from manual updates.

Why Use This Function?

• Automatically retrieves the daily low price for a specified symbol in Excel.
• Ideal for tracking intraday lows or assessing an overall price floor for a day’s trading session.
• Eliminates the need to switch between different platforms—keep your calculations in Excel.
• Provides real-time or near-real-time updates (depending on your market data subscription).
• Excellent for monitoring multiple symbols, enabling quick comparison and automated alerts.

How to Use in Excel

=QM_Low("Symbol")

1. Open Excel with the MarketXLS add-in enabled.
2. Select the cell where you want the low price to appear.
3. Type =QM_Low("Symbol"), replacing "Symbol" with the specific ticker (e.g., "AAPL").
4. Press Enter to retrieve the low price for your chosen stock directly in your spreadsheet.

Parameters Explained

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. Retrieving Apple’s Daily Low:
   • In cell A1, enter the symbol "AAPL".
   • In cell B1, type: =QM_Low(A1).
   • Excel returns today's Low for Apple if data is available.

2. Using a Direct Ticker Input:
   • Type: =QM_Low("MSFT") in any cell.
   • Press Enter and see the daily low for Microsoft.

3. Dynamic Use with Multiple Tickers:
   • List multiple symbols in cells A2 through A10.
   • In cell B2, enter: =QM_Low(A2).
   • Drag down to replicate for cells B3 through B10.
   • You’ll get the daily low prices for each listed ticker.

Advanced Scenarios

• Integrating with Strategy Calculations:

• Combine QM_Low with other MarketXLS functions like QM_High or ancillary Excel formulas to assess volatility or daily price ranges.

• Automatic Refresh Setup:

• If you enable automatic refresh in MarketXLS or run data updates manually, cells showing "Refreshing" or "Please Refresh" will update to the correct daily low as new data loads.

• Error Handling for Non-Existent Symbols:

• When using custom or incorrect ticker symbols, the function returns "NA" if the symbol cannot be found in QuoteMedia’s data set or if the cache indicates missing data for that symbol.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• Why am I getting "NA"?

• The symbol may be invalid or was not recognized by QuoteMedia. Ensure you have correct ticker symbols for US markets or your subscribed market.

• Why does it display "Refreshing"?

• Data is currently being fetched from QuoteMedia. Wait for the refresh to complete, and the cell should populate with the correct low value.

• How do I handle "Please Refresh"?

• Manually refresh MarketXLS or check your data update settings to get the latest information.

• Can I use QM_Low with non-US stocks or additional asset classes?

• Yes. If the symbol is recognized by QuoteMedia and your subscription supports it, you can use QM_Low for a wide range of equities. If unsupported, expect a fallback like "NA" or "Please Refresh."

By leveraging the QM_Low function for your daily low price lookups, you streamline data collection for real-time decision-making. Whether you’re creating tracking dashboards or building automated models, MarketXLS helps you focus on analysis rather than routine data pulls.