Low Price Between 2 Dates In History
Returns the lowest value of a specified price field between two dates. By default, it uses closing prices.
Supported Symbol Formats
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US Stocks | SYMBOL | AAPL, MSFT |
| ETFs | SYMBOL | SPY, QQQ |
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Stock ticker | Required |
| StartDate | Start of range | Required |
| EndDate | End of range | Required |
| DataField | Price field | "close" |
DataField Options
close- Closing prices (default)high- Daily high priceslow- Daily low pricesopen- Opening prices
Examples
=custom_dates_low("AAPL", DATE(2024,1,1), DATE(2024,3,31))=custom_dates_low("AAPL", DATE(2024,1,1), DATE(2024,3,31), "low")=custom_dates_low("MSFT", DATE(2024,6,1), DATE(2024,8,31))=custom_dates_low(A1, B1, C1, "close")When to Use
- Analyzing price troughs in custom periods
- Quarterly or monthly low analysis
- Event-based price studies
- Custom date range support levels
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need 52-week low | FiftyTwoWeekLow() |
| Need X-week low | x_week_low() |
| Need high instead | custom_dates_high() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: What if dates are reversed (end before start)? A: The function may return incorrect results. Ensure start date is before end date.
Q: What DataField options are available? A: Use "close" (default), "high", "low", or "open".
