Volume Average Between Two Dates In Past Formula in Excel
Gain deeper insights into a stock’s trading activity with the Volume Average Between Two Dates In Past formula in Excel. This powerful MarketXLS function helps you quickly retrieve the average traded volume between any two specified past dates. By leveraging this function, you can streamline your market analysis, make more informed decisions, and save time in tracking volume trends.
Understanding Volume Average Between Two Dates In Past
- Purpose: This formula calculates the average traded volume for a given symbol over a specified date range.
- Key Benefits:
- Helps investors compare volume across different periods.
- Aids in detecting trends in buying or selling pressure.
- Saves time by automating volume downloads and calculations.
- When to Use:
- Analyzing historical trading activity for a stock or index.
- Spotting anomalies in volume that might signal market-moving events.
- Comparing average volume across multiple symbols for portfolio insights.
Syntax and Parameters
=VolumeAverageCustomDates(Symbol, StartDate, EndDate)
Parameter | Description | Required | Example |
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Symbol |
The ticker symbol or index. Accepts stocks, indices, options, or crypto. | Yes | "MSFT", "^SPX", "@MSFT 110122C00020000", "BTCUSD:DEFAULT" |
StartDate |
The starting date of the historical period. Supported formats: cell references, direct date strings, or Excel date functions. | Yes | "2023-01-01" |
EndDate |
The ending date of the historical period, inclusive. Format options like above. | Yes | "2023-03-01" |
Return Value:
- Returns the average traded volume (numeric) during the specified date range.
- If invalid data is encountered, the function returns NA.
?? Note: If the symbol is invalid or the data is unavailable for the given date range, you will receive "NA" as the output.
Examples and Usage
Below are several ways to leverage the Volume Average Between Two Dates In Past formula:
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Direct cell references for dates:
=VolumeAverageCustomDates(A1, B1, C1)
Where A1 contains "MSFT", B1 contains "2023-01-01", and C1 contains "2023-03-01".
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Direct dates as strings:
=VolumeAverageCustomDates("MSFT", "2023-01-01", "2023-03-01")
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Using Excel date functions:
=VolumeAverageCustomDates("MSFT", TEXT(A1,"yyyy-mm-dd"), TEXT(A2,"yyyy-mm-dd"))
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Different symbol formats:
- Stocks:
=VolumeAverageCustomDates("MSFT", "2023-01-01", "2023-03-01")
- Indices:
=VolumeAverageCustomDates("^SPX", "2023-01-01", "2023-03-01")
- Options:
=VolumeAverageCustomDates("@MSFT 110122C00020000", "2023-01-01", "2023-03-01")
- Crypto:
=VolumeAverageCustomDates("BTCUSD:DEFAULT", "2023-01-01", "2023-03-01")
- Stocks:
? Pro Tip: For best performance, use efficient cell references and limit the number of recalculations when analyzing multiple symbols.
Common Questions
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What if my dates are out of range?
- The function returns NA if there are no valid trading data points within the specified period.
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Why am I getting "NA"?
- Possible causes include an invalid symbol, an invalid date range, or a licensing issue with MarketXLS.
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Can I use this formula for weekend dates or market holidays?
- The function ignores non-trading days automatically. It calculates the average from all valid trading days in the specified range.
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Are there any performance considerations?
- Repeatedly calling the formula for many symbols and wide date ranges can slow down Excel. Wherever possible, reference calls and limit unnecessary recalculations.
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What are some related functions in MarketXLS?
- Total Dividends Paid Between Two Days In The Past
- Stock Return Seven Days
- Stock Return Fifteen Days
- Stock Return Thirty Days
Using Volume Average Between Two Dates In Past in Excel with MarketXLS streamlines your analysis by providing immediate insights into trading volume over a custom date range. Adjust your strategies proactively with accurate, up-to-date data at your fingertips.