Stream Pre Market Change
Streams the real-time price change in dollars during pre-market (before hours) trading. Pre-market hours are typically 4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET.
Supported Symbol Formats
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US Stocks | SYMBOL | AAPL, MSFT |
| ETFs | SYMBOL | SPY, QQQ |
Notes
- Data streams automatically update in Excel
- Pre-market hours: 4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET
- Change is calculated from the previous day's close
Syntax
=QM_Stream_PreMarketChange(Symbol)Returns
number
Real-time streaming pre-market price change in dollars
Examples
=QM_Stream_PreMarketChange("AAPL")=QM_Stream_PreMarketChange("MSFT")=QM_Stream_PreMarketChange("TSLA")Symbol from cell reference
When to Use
- Pre-market monitoring
- Overnight news reaction assessment
- Early morning trading preparation
- Gap analysis before market open
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need regular session change | QM_Stream_Change() |
| Need pre-market percent change | QM_Stream_PreMarketPercentChange() |
| Need post-market change | QM_Stream_PostMarketChange() |
| Need pre-market price | QM_Stream_PreMarketLast() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Why is the pre-market change showing 0?
Pre-market data is only available during extended hours (4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET).
What is the change calculated from?
Pre-market change is calculated from the previous day's closing price.
Why am I getting #N/A?
Check that symbol format is correct.
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