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INDEX vs MATCH 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 typesINDEXMATCHSTOCKHISTORYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsINDEX- RetrievalINDEX performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
MATCH- RetrievalMATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
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 functionINDEX- Data AnalystsINDEX is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Financial ProfessionalsINDEX is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
MATCH- Data AnalystsMATCH is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersMATCH is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionINDEX- Advanced Data RetrievalINDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.
MATCH- Position FindingMATCH is known for Position Finding.
STOCKHISTORY- Stock Data RetrievalSTOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionINDEX- Often used with MATCH function
MATCH- Best friend of INDEX
STOCKHISTORY- First native stock data function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionINDEX- The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple
MATCH- The function that plays hide and seek
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 effectivelyINDEXMATCHSTOCKHISTORY
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersINDEX- ArrayINDEX accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeINDEX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
MATCH- TextMATCH accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- NumberMATCH accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
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.For all*- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
INDEX- Excel 2019INDEX is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016INDEX is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013INDEX is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Excel OnlineINDEX is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
MATCH- Excel 2019MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Excel OnlineMATCH is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online 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
INDEX- Web ExcelINDEX runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
MATCH- Web ExcelMATCH 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 properlyINDEXMATCHSTOCKHISTORYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionINDEX- ArrayINDEX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- NumberINDEX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
MATCH- RangeMATCH accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextMATCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberMATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayMATCH 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 functionINDEX- Powerful With MATCHExcel functions working with MATCH enable powerful lookup and reference capabilities
- Flexible LookupExcel functions with flexible lookup capabilities enable versatile data searching and matching
- Very Flexible
- Fast Performance
- PowerfulPowerful Excel functions offer advanced capabilities for complex calculations and data manipulation
- Flexible
MATCH- Flexible Matching
- Works With INDEX
- Versatile Search
- Fast
STOCKHISTORY- Real-Time Data
- Historical Prices
- Automatic Updates
- Comprehensive Info
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionINDEX- Complex Syntax
- Requires Understanding
- Complex For Beginners
- Requires Understanding Of Arrays
- Learning Curve
MATCH- Requires Sorted Data
- Complex Syntax
- Requires Exact Matches
STOCKHISTORY
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosINDEXMATCHSTOCKHISTORY
Alternatives to INDEX
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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is easier to use than INDEX
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is more versatile than INDEX
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performs better than INDEX
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is more reliable than INDEX
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is rated higher than INDEX
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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is easier to use than INDEX
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
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is easier to use than INDEX
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performs better than INDEX
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is more reliable than INDEX
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is rated higher than INDEX
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
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needs fewer arguments than INDEX
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is easier to use than INDEX
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is easier to use than INDEX
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is rated higher than INDEX
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
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is easier to use than INDEX
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performs better than INDEX
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is more reliable than INDEX
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is rated higher than INDEX
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
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needs fewer arguments than INDEX
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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is easier to use than INDEX