STOCKHISTORY vs FORECAST vs SEARCH
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STOCKHISTORY vs FORECAST vs SEARCH

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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 types
    STOCKHISTORY
    FORECAST
    • Statistical
      FORECAST belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    SEARCH
    • Text
      SEARCH belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Information
      STOCKHISTORY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
    FORECAST
    • Calculation
      FORECAST performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    SEARCH
    • Manipulation
      SEARCH performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Stock Data Retrieval
      STOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.
    FORECAST
    • Linear Trend Prediction
      FORECAST is known for Linear Trend Prediction.
    SEARCH
    • Case-Insensitive Search
      SEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    STOCKHISTORY
    • First native stock data function
    FORECAST
    • Based on least squares regression method
    SEARCH
    • Was inspired by word processing software

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Like having a time machine for stock prices
    FORECAST
    • The crystal ball of Excel functions
    SEARCH
    • Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    STOCKHISTORY
    FORECAST
    • Number
      FORECAST accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    SEARCH

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Microsoft 365
      STOCKHISTORY is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    FORECAST
    • Excel 2019
      FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    SEARCH
    • Excel 2019
      SEARCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      SEARCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      SEARCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Excel Online
      STOCKHISTORY runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    FORECAST
    • Web Excel
      FORECAST runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    SEARCH
    • Web Excel
      SEARCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    STOCKHISTORY
    FORECAST
    SEARCH

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    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
    FORECAST
    • Array
      FORECAST accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Number
      FORECAST accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    SEARCH
    • Text
      SEARCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to STOCKHISTORY
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
📈 is more versatile than STOCKHISTORY
NETWORKDAYS.INTL
Known for Custom Weekend Calculations
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining
📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
HYPERLINK
Known for Creating Clickable Links
📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
IFS
Known for Multiple Condition Handling
📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
📈 is more versatile than STOCKHISTORY
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
📈 is more versatile than STOCKHISTORY
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY