Retrieve 1-Minute Intraday Stock Data with MarketXLS

The QM_GetIntradayDataOneMinutesDynamic function allows you to pull intraday stock data at 1-minute intervals directly into your Excel worksheet. By combining near real-time market information with Excel’s analytical tools, you can visualize or further calculate short-term price movements without ever leaving your spreadsheet.

Why Use This Function?

• Quickly analyze fast-changing 1-minute interval data for day trading or short-term insights.
• Keep your Excel workbook updated with short-term price movements on stocks of interest.
• Perform technical calculations (e.g., intraday moving averages) using real-time or near real-time data.
• Generate snapshot analyses for multiple symbols (e.g., watchlists, alerts) within Excel.
• Sort the returned data in ascending or descending order to adapt to your workflow—start from the earliest or most recent interval.

How to Use in Excel

Below is the typical syntax you’ll use in an Excel cell:

=QM_GetIntradayDataOneMinutesDynamic(Symbol, [RecordCount], [sortingOrder])

• Enter the symbol in quotes (e.g., "AAPL") if you are typing it directly.
• The optional RecordCount decides how many rows of data (intervals) to retrieve; 0 (default) retrieves all available.
• The optional sortingOrder argument is either "ASC" or "DESC" (default "DESC"). "ASC" sorts data from earliest to latest time, while "DESC" shows the most recent intervals first.

When you press Enter, the function automatically inserts an intraday data table into your spreadsheet, starting from the cell where you entered the formula.

Parameters Explained

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. Retrieve All Available 1-Minute Data for AAPL (Most Recent First)
   In Excel, type:
   =QM_GetIntradayDataOneMinutesDynamic("AAPL")
   • Shows every available 1-minute bar for AAPL, in descending (newest first) order.
   • Prints the data table starting from your formula cell.

2. Get the 20 Most Recent 1-Minute Intervals for Microsoft
   =QM_GetIntradayDataOneMinutesDynamic("MSFT", 20)
   • Returns 20 of the latest 1-minute intervals (descending order).
   • Helpful for quick short-term trend analysis.

3. Fetch 1-Minute Data in Ascending Order
   =QM_GetIntradayDataOneMinutesDynamic("TSLA", 30, "ASC")
   • Returns 30 intervals for TSLA, starting with the earliest 1-minute bar first.
   • Useful if you prefer to see intraday data in chronological order.

Advanced Scenarios

1. Combine with Excel’s Charting Tools
   • Use the returned data (Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) to create intraday candlestick charts.
   • Refresh data periodically to track price changes and volume spikes.

2. Intraday Strategy Testing
   • Pull 1-minute data for a symbol over the last 50 intervals.
   • Compute technical indicators like RSI, MACD, or Moving Averages directly in Excel.
   • Simulate trade entry or exit strategies based on real-time updates.

3. Multi-Symbol Watchlist
   • Place different QM_GetIntradayDataOneMinutesDynamic formulas in separate cells for various symbols.
   • Each symbol returns its own intraday data table.
   • Monitor changes across your entire watchlist in one workbook.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• “No Data Retrieved”:
– Ensure your symbol is properly spelled and recognized by your data provider.
– Check your MarketXLS license status.

• Sorting Results:
– If the sortingOrder is anything other than "ASC", the function defaults to "DESC".
– Verify your cell references if data appears in an unexpected order.

• Large RecordCount:
– Setting a high RecordCount (e.g., > 1000) may slow down Excel.
– Try using a smaller number for speed, or 0 if you truly need all available data.

• Overwriting Cells Below the Formula:
– The function dynamically writes rows beneath its location. Place the formula where it won’t overwrite existing data you need.

This function is ideal for high-frequency or intraday analysis loops, especially for short-term trading insights. By combining MarketXLS’s intraday feed with your own Excel-based calculations and charts, you gain a flexible and powerful real-time edge without the complexity of separate data platforms.