Volume Average Nine Months Formula in Excel

The Volume Average Nine Months formula in Excel with MarketXLS helps you quickly retrieve the average traded volume of a specified symbol over the last nine months. This Excel function is particularly useful for analysts, investors, and financial professionals who need to make data-driven decisions based on historical volume trends.

Understanding Volume Average Nine Months

• Purpose: Calculates the average traded volume over a rolling nine-month period for a given symbol.
• Use Cases:
  • Researching trading activity trends
  • Comparing volume averages across multiple securities
  • Incorporating historical volume analysis into financial models
• Key Benefits:
  • Automated data retrieval from MarketXLS
  • Eliminates manual calculation of average trading volume
  • Works with multiple types of symbols (stocks, indices, options, crypto)

Syntax and Parameters

=VolumeAverageNineMonths(Symbol)

Return Value:

• Returns the average traded volume over the last nine months.
• Returns NA if the symbol is invalid or if no data is available.

?? Note: This function automatically uses the past 271 days (approximately nine months) ending one day prior to the current date. No additional date inputs are needed.

Examples and Usage

Below are practical examples showing how to incorporate the Volume Average Nine Months formula into your Excel worksheets.

1. Basic Example

   =VolumeAverageNineMonths("MSFT")

   Retrieves the nine-month average volume for Microsoft.

2. Index Example

   =VolumeAverageNineMonths("^SPX")

   Gets the nine-month average volume for the S&P 500 index.

3. Options Symbol Example

   =VolumeAverageNineMonths("@MSFT 110122C00020000")

   Retrieves the nine-month average volume for a specific Microsoft call option.

4. Crypto Symbol Example

   =VolumeAverageNineMonths("BTCUSD:DEFAULT")

   Gets the nine-month average volume for Bitcoin (via the default crypto source).

? Pro Tip: Combine VolumeAverageNineMonths with other MarketXLS functions for deeper analysis, such as calculating returns over different timeframes or identifying market trends alongside volume averages.

Common Questions

1. What happens if I enter an invalid symbol?

   • The function returns NA. Double-check the symbol inputs.

2. Is there a performance impact if I call this multiple times?

   • MarketXLS caches data to improve performance, reducing repeated requests. However, you should still avoid excessive or unnecessary calls.

3. Why does the function not require date parameters?

   • It automatically calculates nine-month historical data ending one day before the current date. No user-defined date inputs are needed.

4. Can I use cell references for the symbol parameter?

   • Yes. For example, if cell A1 contains "MSFT," you can use:

     =VolumeAverageNineMonths(A1)

5. What other related MarketXLS functions can I explore?

   • Total Dividends Paid Between Two Days In The Past: Calculates total dividends over a specified date range.
   • Stock Return Seven Days: Returns the percentage return for seven consecutive days.
   • Stock Return Fifteen Days: Tracks return over a 15-day period.
   • Stock Return Thirty Days: Evaluates return over a 30-day period.

?? Note: The data is updated daily, and results from MarketXLS are subject to the availability and accuracy of historical trading data.

Enjoy using the Volume Average Nine Months formula in Excel with MarketXLS to gain deeper insights into historical trading volume trends.