Volume Average Three Years Formula in Excel

The Volume Average Three Years formula in Excel (with MarketXLS) helps investors and analysts find the average traded volume for a given security or asset over a three-year period. By leveraging MarketXLS data, you can quickly analyze trading trends, assess liquidity, and make more informed investment decisions—all within your Excel spreadsheet.

Understanding Volume Average Three Years

• Purpose and Use Cases

  • Provides a quick snapshot of average trading volume over three years.
  • Helps compare volume trends for stocks, ETFs, indices, options, and crypto assets.
  • Useful for liquidity analysis and historical trend assessment.

• Key Benefits

  • Simplifies volume data retrieval directly in Excel.
  • Eliminates manual data exports or downloads.
  • Speeds up analysis by combining data with other Excel formulas and MarketXLS functions.

• When to Use

  • Performing historical volume analysis over an extended period.
  • Evaluating the liquidity of a stock or asset before entering or exiting a position.
  • Incorporating long-term average volume metrics into advanced financial models.

Syntax and Parameters

Use the following syntax in your Excel worksheet:

=VolumeAverageThreeYears(symbol)

Return Value

• Returns the average traded volume over the last three years (from “today minus 1096 days” to “today minus 1 day”).
• If the symbol is invalid, or if there is no data, the function returns "NA".

?? Note: An active MarketXLS subscription and a valid license are required for the formula to function properly. If the license is invalid, "NA" is returned.

Examples and Usage

Below are some ways you can use the Volume Average Three Years formula in Excel:

1. Basic Example with a Symbol:

   =VolumeAverageThreeYears("MSFT")

   Retrieves the three-year average trading volume for Microsoft (MSFT).

2. Referencing a Cell for the Symbol:

   • Suppose cell A1 contains MSFT.
   • Use this reference:

     =VolumeAverageThreeYears(A1)

3. Working with Various Symbol Formats:

   • Indices:

     =VolumeAverageThreeYears("^SPX")

   • Crypto:

     =VolumeAverageThreeYears("BTCUSD:DEFAULT")

   • Options:

     =VolumeAverageThreeYears("@MSFT 110122C00020000")

? Pro Tip: Combine VolumeAverageThreeYears with other MarketXLS analytics functions to create a comprehensive dashboard for tracking performance, volume, and returns in one place.

Common Questions

1. What if the formula returns "NA"?

   • This could indicate an invalid symbol, lack of data, or an expired/inactive MarketXLS license. Verify your symbol’s format, ensure your licensing is current, and try again.

2. Does this function accept date parameters?

   • No. The date range is automatically set to cover the last three years. There is no need to provide separate start or end dates.

3. Can I use this function for short-term volume analysis?

   • This specific function is designed for a three-year average. To analyze shorter periods, explore other MarketXLS volume or return functions.

4. Is there a performance impact when calling the function multiple times?

   • MarketXLS employs caching and efficient data retrieval. However, large spreadsheets may see some performance impact if numerous external data calls occur simultaneously.

5. How often is the data updated?

   • MarketXLS updates its data feeds regularly. For exact timing, consult the official MarketXLS documentation and settings.

?? Note: Always ensure your chart data source and Excel calculations are refreshed if data appears outdated or incomplete.

Related Functions:

• Queries MarketXLS Database: Returns the ad hoc calculation of financial parameters utilizing the MarketXLS database.
• Total Dividends Paid Between Two Days In The Past: Returns the total dividends paid to shareholders for the specified time period.
• Stock Return Seven Days: Provides the return percentage calculated based on seven consecutive calendar days.
• Stock Return Fifteen Days: Returns the calculated return based on closing prices for a 15-day period.
• Stock Return Thirty Days: Returns the total or price return based on the closing prices for a specified thirty-day period.

Use the Volume Average Three Years formula to streamline long-term volume analysis in Excel with MarketXLS, enabling better insights into trading volume trends and overall asset liquidity before making critical investment decisions.