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INDEX_MATCH vs MATCH vs STOCKHISTORY

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

INDEX_MATCH

Lookup & Reference

INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

MATCH

Lookup & Reference

MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Financial

STOCKHISTORY belongs to the Financial category. Excel functions specifically designed for financial calculations and analysis Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

INDEX_MATCH

Retrieval

INDEX_MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

MATCH

Retrieval

MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

STOCKHISTORY

Information

STOCKHISTORY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Two-Way Lookup Power

INDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.

MATCH

Position Finding

MATCH is known for Position Finding.

STOCKHISTORY

Stock Data Retrieval

STOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Excel 95

INDEX_MATCH was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

MATCH

Excel 3.0

MATCH was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Excel 365

STOCKHISTORY was created in Excel 365. Functions available in Excel 365 subscription Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas

MATCH

Best friend of INDEX

STOCKHISTORY

First native stock data function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated

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 effectively

INDEX_MATCH

Advanced

INDEX_MATCH has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

MATCH

Intermediate

MATCH has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Advanced

STOCKHISTORY has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

INDEX_MATCH

Array

INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

INDEX_MATCH accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

MATCH

Text

MATCH accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

Number

MATCH accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

STOCKHISTORY

Text

STOCKHISTORY accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

Date

STOCKHISTORY 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.

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Microsoft 365

Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

INDEX_MATCH

Excel 2019

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

MATCH

Excel 2019

MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Excel Online

MATCH 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 platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

INDEX_MATCH

Web Excel

INDEX_MATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

MATCH

Web Excel

MATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

STOCKHISTORY

Excel Online

STOCKHISTORY 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 properly

INDEX_MATCH

3

INDEX_MATCH needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

MATCH

3

MATCH needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

2

STOCKHISTORY needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

INDEX_MATCH

Range

INDEX_MATCH accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Number

INDEX_MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

MATCH

Range

MATCH accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Text

MATCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Number

MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

STOCKHISTORY

Text

STOCKHISTORY accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Date

STOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

More Flexible Than VLOOKUP

Can Search Both Ways

Better Performance

Column Independent

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 function

INDEX_MATCH

Requires Two Functions

Steeper Learning Curve

Complex Syntax

MATCH

Requires Sorted Data

Complex Syntax

Requires Exact Matches

STOCKHISTORY

Subscription Required

Functions that don't require additional subscription costs for usage in Excel Click to see all.

Internet Dependent

Functions that need active internet connection to work, limiting offline use Click to see all.