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COUNT vs SUMIFS vs STOCKHISTORY
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesCOUNTSUMIFSSTOCKHISTORYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCOUNT- CalculationCOUNT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
SUMIFS- CalculationSUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
STOCKHISTORY- InformationSTOCKHISTORY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionCOUNT- Data AnalystsCOUNT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersCOUNT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
SUMIFS- Financial ProfessionalsSUMIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsSUMIFS is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsSUMIFS is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORYPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionCOUNTSUMIFS- Data AnalysisSUMIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Financial CalculationsSUMIFS is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOUNT- Counting Numeric CellsCOUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.
SUMIFS- Multiple Condition SumSUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.
STOCKHISTORY- Stock Data RetrievalSTOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOUNT- Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets
SUMIFS- Enhanced version of SUMIF
STOCKHISTORY- First native stock data function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOUNT- Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop
SUMIFS- When one condition isn't complicated enough
STOCKHISTORY- Like having a time machine for stock prices
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCOUNTSUMIFSSTOCKHISTORY
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersCOUNT- NumberCOUNT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayCOUNT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
SUMIFS- NumberSUMIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArraySUMIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORY- TextSTOCKHISTORY accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- DateSTOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.COUNT- Excel 2019COUNT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016COUNT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013COUNT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
SUMIFS- Excel 2019SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365SUMIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineSUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
- Excel 2007SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
- Excel 2010SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version
STOCKHISTORY- Microsoft 365STOCKHISTORY is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
COUNT- Web ExcelCOUNT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
SUMIFS- Web ExcelSUMIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
STOCKHISTORY- Excel OnlineSTOCKHISTORY runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCOUNTSUMIFSSTOCKHISTORYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionCOUNT- NumberCOUNT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayCOUNT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- RangeCOUNT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
SUMIFS- RangeSUMIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- NumberSUMIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArraySUMIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
STOCKHISTORY- TextSTOCKHISTORY accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- DateSTOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCOUNT- Fast And Efficient
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Widely Used
SUMIFS- Multiple Conditions
- Accurate Calculations
- Flexible For Multiple Criteria
- Handles Large DatasetsFunctions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering
- Accurate ResultsFunctions that provide precise and reliable computational results
- Flexible
- Versatile Conditional SummingExcel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria
- Supports Multiple Criteria
- Powerful For Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Conditions
STOCKHISTORY- Real-Time Data
- Historical Prices
- Automatic Updates
- Comprehensive Info
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCOUNT- Limited To Numbers Only
- Ignores Text Cells
SUMIFS- Complex For Beginners
- Needs Sorted DataFunctions that only work correctly when the data is pre-sorted in a specific order Click to see all.
- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited To Sum Operations
- Performance Issues With Large Ranges
- Cannot Use OR Conditions
- Complex Syntax
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Limited To Sum Operation OnlyFunctions that can only add values without other mathematical operations Click to see all.
- Requires Sorted Data
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Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosCOUNTSUMIFSSTOCKHISTORY
Alternatives to COUNT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is more versatile than COUNT
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is more reliable than COUNT
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is rated higher than COUNT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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performs better than COUNT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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performs better than COUNT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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performs better than COUNT
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is more versatile than COUNT
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performs better than COUNT
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is more reliable than COUNT
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is rated higher than COUNT
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns
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is more versatile than COUNT
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is rated higher than COUNT
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than COUNT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than COUNT
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is more versatile than COUNT
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performs better than COUNT
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is rated higher than COUNT
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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needs fewer arguments than COUNT
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is more versatile than COUNT